Going to rottnest this weekend and am keen to do a mission from the Barracks/ Bickley Bay to Salmon Bay and then perhaps to Strickos. (and back again - if we make it ! )

It looks like the first tack could be a bit up wind and tricky but from Porpoise Bay and onwards looks like it will be a nice reach.

The wind direction should be southerly , hopefully at least 15knots but perhaps up to 20.

Has anyoned done this tour before - any advice - the tide is going to be going lower in the arvo so we will have to watch out for nigger heads and other.

I will be doing this on either the Sunday or Monday arvo - 26th and 27th of April - if anyone is keen to join me give us a call on 0418 213 854

I think my biggest problem could be lack of wind.

I have spoken to people that have done this before so it is definatley do able, given the right conditions.

As long as we don't hit a summersed rock, or as long as the wind does not drop off we should be right.

And in these situations if something did happen I think you have to know when to discard your gear and either paddle or swim in - and hey -if you miss the island don't panic and it will probarly end up being alright.