July 6 and 7th, Fishermans Bay To Stuart Island State Park
Trip distance 14 nm
Got out of Fishermans Bay at around 1100 hours with a +3 tide so we would have plenty of depth on the way out. With our 5’3” draft never saw less than 5’ under keel.
Had a nice sunny day for the cruise over.
Went close along the south side of Speiden Island to see if we could spot any of the exotic animals which are supposed to be on the island but did not spot any.
We anchored in Reid Harbour but decided it would be nicer next time to be over on the other side in Prevost Harbour where the water is cleaner since more open to water flow on the tides.
We then took a ride to the dinghy dock past the moorings at the head of the bay.
We then walked over the hill, directly across from our dock, to Prevost Harbor dock and around to Charles Point and back.
The next day we went left at dock across bottom of Reid Harbour over to public boat ramp where the road starts which you can take to the Turn Point Light House.
Along the public road you run in too the former school, which is now closed, where the Benson family have chests where you can buy shirts and hats with Stuart Island logo’s. It is based on the honor system where you pay later via their web page with credit card or PayPal.
Once you take a right on the public road then a left further down you end up at the BLM land Turnoing Point Light House
On the way back we took a slight detour to visit the very small town of Prevost where the islands ferry dock is located by heading straight down road instead of taking first right. Home steads line the street.
