MOORINGS

Moorings are maintained by the resorts or the Marine National Parks. There is normally a charge for the use of resort moorings. Approach a mooring against the wind or tide or in the same direction as other boats are facing, as per your anchoring procedure. Using the boathook provided, pick up the smaller buoy (or floating rope) and raise it over bow roller (in some cases you may need to first move the anchor). Continue pulling in the mooring line attached, until you reach the chain or thick rope. Attach the chain or thick rope thick rope to the bollard on the front deck. See Whitsunday Island Resorts for information on costs and locations.

PUBLIC MOORINGS

Public moorings are free; your marine park fee contributes to their maintenance. The moorings are provided at special locations and in general, their use is subject to ‘first in best served’. You may not remain longer than 2 hours in any 8-hour period if all are taken, however you may remain overnight if the mooring is picked up after 2 pm, vessels must not ‘raft up’ (one vessel per mooring). There are specific restrictions on the size of vessel and wind strength’s on some moorings. The location, description and limits that apply are covered in the Marine Parks Handout, in the Vessel Manual and In the 100 Magic Miles cruising guide.