MAKING WAVES
An interesting article by a transoceanic racing sailor in the Herald the other week lamented the lack of fish and seabirds in an ocean filled with rubbish. It got me thinking as I was steaming past Newport on my passage to Pittwater on the weekend, that those seabirds must have moved to Sydney instead. While migrating muttonbirds, aka shearwaters, are commonplace, never in my ocean travels have I seen so many. When the black mass of birds took to the air it was quite bizarre. Evidently, many are weakened by their annual journey from Bass Strait to the Bering Sea and back again. Natural attrition has seen many wash up on our beaches. They are understandably hungry, too, and anglers have been struggling to get a bait to the bottom. I had muttonbirds grabbing my lures at sea.
Mulloway off the menu
There are changes to the mulloway rules in NSW. Also known as jewfish, mulloway is one of the most popular and keenly targeted fish in the estuarine, inshore and offshore waters. From November 1, the allowable bag limit of mulloway reduced from five to just two fish an angler, while the legal size almost doubled from 45cm to 70cm.
Jet-skis on Pittwater
You get accustomed to not seeing jet-skis on Sydney Harbour after Bob Carr banned them in 2001. But head to Pittwater — they're everywhere. Jet-skis are also gaining a following among anglers. With Sea-Doo releasing a new Spark watercraft for $6999, they will only become more popular this summer.
A hearty wedding m'hearties
Good on the bride and groom who were seen staging a wedding party at Hallets Beach in Cowan Creek at the weekend. There were seven houseboats, a pile of merrymakers, and the theme was, you guessed it, pirates. Dressed in costume, the bridal pirate party headed to the beach for drinks well into the night. The next morning, they dusted themselves off, tidied up, and chuffed off downstream. All very well behaved and the crews on the neighbouring boats in the anchorage still got enough shut-eye. If only all onboard partygoers were so considerate.
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
Recently, there has been an unusual increase in the number of seabirds, particularly muttonbirds or shearwaters, around Sydney. This is likely due to their migration patterns and the challenges they face during their long journey from Bass Strait to the Bering Sea and back.
The article mentions that migrating muttonbirds, also known as shearwaters, have been spotted in large numbers in Sydney waters. This unusual sighting is attributed to their annual journey from Bass Strait to the Bering Sea and back, which leaves many birds weakened and hungry.
As of November 1, the mulloway fishing rules in NSW have changed. The allowable bag limit has been reduced from five to two fish per angler, and the legal size has increased from 45cm to 70cm.
As of November 1, the allowable bag limit for mulloway, also known as jewfish, has been reduced from five to two fish per angler. Additionally, the legal size for catching mulloway has increased from 45cm to 70cm.
Jet-skis have been banned on Sydney Harbour since 2001. However, they are quite popular in Pittwater, where they are frequently seen and even gaining popularity among anglers.
Jet-skis have been banned on Sydney Harbour since 2001 by Bob Carr. However, they are popular in Pittwater, where they are frequently seen and are gaining popularity among anglers.
The new Sea-Doo Spark watercraft is a model released for $6,999. Its affordability and versatility are making it increasingly popular, especially among jet-ski enthusiasts and anglers.
The Sea-Doo Spark is a new watercraft model priced at $6,999. It is gaining popularity among jet-ski enthusiasts and anglers due to its affordability and the growing interest in jet-skis in areas like Pittwater.
A recent wedding at Hallets Beach featured a pirate theme, with the bridal party and guests dressed in costume. The celebration included seven houseboats and was noted for being well-behaved and considerate to neighboring boats.
The wedding party at Hallets Beach had a pirate theme, with the bride, groom, and guests dressed in pirate costumes. The celebration included seven houseboats and a night of merrymaking, followed by a considerate cleanup the next morning.
Anglers are finding it difficult to catch fish because hungry muttonbirds are grabbing their lures at sea. The birds are weakened and hungry from their long migration journey.
Anglers have been struggling to get bait to the bottom because hungry muttonbirds are grabbing lures at sea. This is due to the birds being weakened and hungry from their long migratory journey.
Ocean pollution is contributing to a decline in fish and seabird populations. An article by a transoceanic racing sailor highlighted the lack of marine life in areas filled with rubbish.
The migration of muttonbirds from Bass Strait to the Bering Sea and back is a significant natural event. However, it leaves many birds weakened, leading to unusual sightings and interactions with anglers in Sydney waters.
The pirate-themed wedding party at Hallets Beach was considerate by tidying up after their celebration and ensuring that neighboring boats were not disturbed, allowing everyone to get enough rest.
The crews on neighboring boats appreciated the well-behaved nature of the pirate-themed wedding party. Despite the festivities, everyone managed to get enough rest, highlighting the considerate behavior of the partygoers.
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