Grounding in Melbourne Harbor Marina Entry Channel, AICW Statute Mile 919
The Melbourne Harbor Marina entrance channel cuts west, abeam of unlighted daybeacon #6, south of the Melbourne twin, high-rise bridges.
We tried to get into the harbour last night and hit bottom in the middle of the channel with our 5 ft draft. We had told them we were 5 ft and was told that there was plenty of water. The marina response to our telling them that we were aground was `Call Sea Tow or Boat Tow’ it was late afternoon and blowing 18-20. Eventually we got off and were told to keep to the red markers.. We said no thank you and asked for the nearest marina south which was 15 miles so we went four miles back to Telemar which was very welcoming.
Paul Robson
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
We attempted getting in there last spring, but were reading very low water. We draw 5’6 and also told by the marina “no problem”. Bull!! We ended up bailing after some very tense moments.
Debra Bryan