Only attempt this route in really light winds when you can be sure of the forecast, and beware of sea breezes: if conditions change, don’t venture beyond the end of the Ray. Be careful launching and landing off the slipway. (More info at Two Tree Island.) The water can get very shallow on the shoals. Stay left after going round the first (right hand) corner. Then stay right (near the marker buoys) a little way down the Ray (c. 500m after the left hand turn) as there’s a big shallow shoal mid-channel. At the end of the Ray the water is shallow and can and will get very choppy in any sort of breeze. Definitely not suitable for westerly winds. Very exposed to crosswinds (particularly southerly). At Seal Point, respect the wildlife and don’t paddle too close to seals on the banks, especially if they have pups. Strong tides. Only venture into the ‘open’ water round the end of the pier in completely slack water – ie; within half an hour of low tide. Be aware of boat traffic.