A club member goes out over the Patea Bar safely. This photo was taken on a calm day in exellent conditions.
The Patea river mouth and bar can be straight forward to cross on a good day, but care always needs to be taken.
Many people fish directly off the walls of the river, as well as swim and surf the waves... at their own risk!
The Bar looks good, many boats are heading out. These waves may seem harmless, but they are bigger than they look.
Looking back at the view of the Patea river mouth from sea after a successfull crossing.
Can't beat Patea on a good day. The stunning Patea beach a popular attraction for many locals.
Patea & Districts Boating Club's club rooms. The building is used for meetings, camping, gatherings and the fishing competition.
Outstanding launch facilities with a concrete ramp and jetty make it easy to launch into the Patea River.
Wash down facitlites and weighing equipment is available for members near the boat ramp.
The wash down jets in action. Trailer your boat then drive up alongside the pump room a few metres up from the ramp.
A young lad about to pull in a good size snapper, in fantastic conditions out off Patea.
Super calm days with glassy water are possible off the rugged coastline of South Taranaki. Great for the family.