Round Malta by Boat

Started by Shaftbomb, May 31, 2009, 14:27:16 CET

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LapsiBoy

Another one at ghadira but i dont know exactly where it is but ive seen a boat damaged pretty bad, maybe someone can help you with the one at ghadira since i dont realy go those sides of malta with the boat

baghira

You might also need to be carefull from the rocks above you :D

So in the rocky cliffs of dingli area do not get too close to the sore since that you would interfere with locals fishing from above, and you never know.!!!!!!
Ear Pain aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

mellieha

The one at Ghadira is exactely in the middle of the bay.  It is clearly market with a Maritime Bouy.

The one at devils reef or Qammieh just between Paradise Bay and Popeye is dangerous in that are.  For about 50-70 meters it is very shallow.

The best is as skip mentioned keep a safe distance of around 500 meters.

Shaftbomb

Thanks a lot guys!   ;)  Will a gps map show any reefs around the maltese islands?

Granitu

#19
yes- but you must have a blue chart installed
Good season so far.....

Shaftbomb

Ok so it should not be a problem......

fabrizioviper

The one you are saying at gnejna bay , lapsi boy , in summer they mark it with a jerry can , in fact they already did cause i was spearfishing there yestarday. Its quit dangerous cause most of the time one can notice  blue antifauling paint on the rock , which means a lot of crafts hit it.
If I give you a fish I'll be feeding you once, if i'll show you how I caught it I'll be feeding you for ever.

LapsiBoy

there you are :)...Fabrizio if by any chance you find a couple of lures stuck there they are mine then i send you my adress and you can get them over :P ;D

Moonwalker

While we are talking about these dangerous zones, where can we report so that proper Bouys are installed. I am talking about the Gnejna one which is very dangerous especially at night. Maybe Skip or other members knows some people from above who can give the orders.
Petecraft 20 - twin Mariner 150HP EFI

Granitu

at fomm ir rih area there is more than 1 for sure if not mistaken

if one has a bluechart you find it marked as a dangerous rock
Good season so far.....

benri

There isn't really anything to report Moonwalker. It's basically up to you to be careful where they are especially when these so called reefs actually form part of the mainland when the sea level is at the chart datum. Eg. Qawra Point. I'm not saying it would not be a good idea to have them marked but the above is the reply I got when discussing the subject with a Captain. If it forms part of the mainland when at chart datum level, then it is not a reef!
I'd rather be fishing.....

Moonwalker

But the Gnejna "SKOLL" is not part of the mainland. Its in the middle of the bay and afaik such reefs should have a proper Bouy installed on them. I am talking about Gnejna since I dont know about other ports.
Petecraft 20 - twin Mariner 150HP EFI

mellieha

To give fuel to an argument.

Why is it that after the Gozo Channel Line hit the cominotto reef (that is part of mainland) then they installed a Bouy?

Another one I can think of Is the armier reef. But if you pass at least 50 meters from it, it is ok.

Adrian

Shaftbomb

I have a garmin gps 185 model which takes the card map.  I intend to buy it in two weeks and since im told it will show any reefs on the screen, plus i would be super vigilant, I should be OK.  I will take a note of all the reefs mentioned here too and be more cautious when being in their vicinity.