‘10 Minutes With Jimmy’ - Discover the Whitsundays

Jimmy began working with Boating Partnerships 7 years ago, assisting with training new owners, skippering for current clients, while delivering relocating vessels up and down the east coast.

Below is his 5 top tips when travelling around the Whitsundays:

1.  Best and easiest place to catch fish 

   For a pretty unique experience I recommend visiting the Oval; east of Whitehaven beach, approx. 26 nautical miles, east of Whitehaven beach. Here you can have the chance to catch many different types of fish including Spanish and Spotted Mackerel and Yellow Fin Tuna at certain times of the year.

2. Anchoring when on the the reef

   When anchoring on the reef make sure you use the snubber hook, which is provided on all our boats. This will prevent any damage to the bow sprite in windy conditions while also stopping the sound of the reef travelling through the chain and into the forward cabin.

3. Be aware of the tide

   Make sure that you’re prepared for the rise and fall of the tide. It can vary dramatically between different areas in the Whitsundays. It is also important to note the flow of the tide when snorkelling ensuring you start “up stream”.

4. Weather

   Preparation is key. Make sure you have checked the weather conditions prior to departing the marina and regularly during your voyage.

5. Whale Watching

   July - September is the ideal time to be looking out for Whales and Dolphins.

To ensure you make the most of your stay at the Whitsundays, Jimmy has put together some of his favourite anchorages.

Jimmy - Through my experience these anchorages have made my trips breathtaking for myself and our owners.

If I could provide you with advice in regards to where you can find more information on these anchorages, I would look to ‘100 Magic Miles of the