ST FRANCIS BAY
Overview
St Francis Bay offers access to offshore fishing and recreational boating through a harbour and channel system.
Conditions may vary depending on tide, swell, and channel conditions.
Launch Type
- Harbour launch
- Channel launch
- Slipway launch
Common Hazards
- Channel congestion
- Strong tidal movement
- Sandbank movement
- Reduced visibility
- Swell influence near channel entrance
Preferred Conditions
Generally more favourable conditions may include:
- Smaller swell
- Stable tides
- Good visibility
- Light wind
Local Warnings
- Channel conditions may shift over time
- Sandbanks may move seasonally
- Monitor changing swell conditions carefully
Slipway / Launch Notes
- Observe local harbour procedures
- Maintain awareness of channel traffic
- Ensure vessel prepared before launch
Fuel & Supplies
Fuel and supplies generally available within the local harbour area.
Emergency Contacts
NSRI Emergency
087 094 9774
National Emergency
112
Ambulance
10177
Recommended Experience Level
Intermediate offshore experience recommended.
BlueWater Safety Reminder
- Monitor channel traffic
- Check tide timing
- Maintain communications equipment
- Share voyage plans