Boat users warned of channel movement

Recreational boat users entering or leaving Brisbane Water using the bar at Little Box Head have been cautioned that the marked channel at the exit to Brisbane Water is no longer accurate.

Marine Rescue Central Coast commander Mr Roger Palmer said: "The marked channel at the exit to Brisbane Water is no longer accurate."

He said the channel had moved east of the channel markers towards Lobster Beach.

"Any boatie using the channel is advised travel well to the east to avoid running aground in the marked channel."

Marine Rescue volunteers were called to assist an 4.5m half-cabin launch in the Woy Woy Channel on Sunday, December 21.

The vessel, with three adults and one child aboard, reported engine failure.

Rescue vessel Central Coast 21 with Alan Howes in command was dispatched and the launch was towed to the Eulalia St ramp.

Media release, 21 Dec 2015

Ron Cole, Marine Rescue Central Coast