north-north-west wrote: I've paddled that lake in everything from glassouts to metre-high chop. The glassouts are definitely easier (and quicker). I got stuck over at Ida once and wasn’t calm enough to paddle back until late afternoon.Paddled the last hour in the pitch black dark using a headtorch and gps on my phone Statistics: Posted by Lostsoul — Mon 06 May, 2024 10:40 am ..read more

https://careflight.org/our-stories/team ... resources/ Statistics: Posted by tastrax — Sun 05 May, 2024 10:44 am ..read more

RussellRiver.JPG Exactly the same BUT no idea on the date of the imagery or any changes to the boundaries ( I have Tenure layer on) Statistics: Posted by tastrax — Sun 05 May, 2024 10:38 am ..read more

I've paddled that lake in everything from glassouts to metre-high chop. The glassouts are definitely easier (and quicker). Statistics: Posted by north-north-west — Sun 05 May, 2024 6:40 am ..read more

A nice display on Mount Dundas yesterday. Statistics: Posted by teak — Sun 05 May, 2024 4:19 am ..read more

My friend and I are planning to start at approx. 11.30am - -12 noon on 14-5-24. We are fit and experienced walkers. We plan to go straight through to WVH from The starting point of the OLT heading south We have microspikes, head torches, map, compass, GPS, PLB etc.. Statistics: Posted by paidal_chalne_vala — Sun 05 May, 2024 12:16 am ..read more

I am now glad I am walking the the whole way on the OLT , saving some money on the off peak ferry service prices and avoiding hideous wind swell on the lake. Statistics: Posted by paidal_chalne_vala — Sun 05 May, 2024 12:09 am ..read more

From Helicopter Resources Facebook page. CareFlight have teamed up with Tasmania-based Helicopter Resources (HeliRes) in a bid to transform emergency helicopter services for Tasmania. The Tasmanian Government has approached the market to upgrade and enhance the emergency helicopter services across the state. This new and substantially improved helicopter capability will support Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmania Police and land and maritime based Search and Rescue services across the State. CareFlight’s strategic partnership with Helicopter Resources in the bid brings national experience and loca ..read more

We went to Mt Ida using a small inflatable with a 4hp motor, twice, a couple of years apart. The first time the lake was fairly flat and things went fairly well. We left Cynthia Bay and headed straight to the eastern shore and followed it up. It went well, although rather slow. The second time it was a little rougher on the way up. It was slower and not very comfortable. The motor only has a small built in fuel tank and we ran out shortly before we reached Mt Ida. We has to refuel in uncomfortable circumstances rather too close to the shore and rapidly getting closer. We got to the correct pla ..read more

Yep Doogs. We tried in Jan but by the time we got to the corner into the main lake it was clear we wouldn’t be getting to Narcissus. Turned around and got the ferry. And we would’ve struggled to get back on our return leg as well as the weather had shifted 180deg. Still worth a go in a good weather window though. Statistics: Posted by Rexyviney36 — Fri 03 May, 2024 6:18 am ..read more