Mooring Information
If coming from Solway Passage, watch out for the reef area,
which is always covered, at the south-east end of Whitehaven beach.
It is marked with a north cardinal mark. Proceed north until you
are well clear of the passage before turning to port and heading
for the beach. Approaching from the north, pass slightly to the
west of Esk island, avoiding the northern shallows of French shoal;
then turn more south to avoid shifting sands at the mouth of Hill
inlet. If you never anchor in less than 5.5m or in more than 9m
of water, you will never have to worry if the tide is coming or
going. Whitehaven can be very rolly and therefore an uncomfortable
anchorage at night.
General Information
Whitehaven beach is an incredible expanse of pure white sand, the
legacy of a geologic era when the sea level was lower. It is a magnificent
beach and one that is understandably popular will and sundry, from
itinerant yachts to motorised catamarans complete with rock bands.
It is also popular with sandflies and mosquitoes; take plenty of
insect repellent with you. The 5-kilometre stretch of beach is big
enough for all.
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