Russell Island

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	==Russell Island, Moreton Bay==		==Russell Island, Moreton Bay==
	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Russell Island.		An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Russell Island.
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		+	Wedged between the mainland and [[North Stradbroke Island]], '''Russell Island''' is a small residential island off the coast of [[Brisbane]] in Moreton Bay. It is 8km long and nearly 3km wide. Land prices are a bargain compared to adjacent coastal towns, reflecting the inconvenience of commuting to work by ferry. There is no airfield on the island, and the jetty is at the northen tip, which is where most shops and facilities are located.
-	====Overview====	+	==Local Weather==
		+	* ''See [[Brisbane#Local_Weather|Brisbane]]''
-	Wedged between the mainland and [[North Stradbroke Island]], '''Russell Island''' is a small residential island off the coast of [[Brisbane]] in Moreton Bay. It is 8km long and nearly 3km wide. Land prices are a bargain compared to adjacent coastal towns, reflecting the inconvenience of commuting to work by ferry. There is no airfield on the island, and the jetty is at the northen tip, which is where most shops and facilities are located.
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'')
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-	| {{Coord|27|40|N|153|23|E|}}
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	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	* ''See [[Brisbane]]''	+	* ''See [[Brisbane#Charts|Brisbane]]''
	==Radio Nets==		==Radio Nets==
-	* ''See [[Brisbane]]''	+	* ''See [[Brisbane#Radio Nets|Brisbane]]''
-	* ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
-	==Weather==	+	* ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	* ''See [[Brisbane]]''	+
	==Approach and Navigation==		==Approach and Navigation==
-	Details?	+	{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}
		+	==Berthing Options==
	===Anchorages===		===Anchorages===
	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.		List details of all safe anchorages in the area.
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		+	==Yacht Repairs and Services==
		+	None.
	==Things to do Ashore==		==Things to do Ashore==
-	===Tourism===	+	====Tourism====
	List places of interest, tours, etc.		List places of interest, tours, etc.
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-	===Grocery & Supply Stores===	+	====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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-	===Eateries===	+	====Eateries====
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-	===Internet/WiFi===	+	====Internet/WiFi====
	Available?		Available?
-	===Laundry===	+	====Laundry====
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-	===Motorbike & Car Rentals===	+	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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-	===Garbage Disposal===	+	====Garbage Disposal====
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-	===Transportation===	+	====Transportation====
	* [http://www.russellisland.com.au/ferrytimetable.htm Ferry from Redland Bay]		* [http://www.russellisland.com.au/ferrytimetable.htm Ferry from Redland Bay]
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	==Forum Discussions==		==Forum Discussions==
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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	==External Links==		==External Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia|Russell_Island_(Moreton_Bay)#/media/File:Bay_Islands.jpg}}
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	==References & Publications==		==References & Publications==
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+	''See [[Brisbane#References_.26_Publications|Brisbane]]''.
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	==Personal Notes==		==Personal Notes==
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-	====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====	+	====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':		''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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Russell Island, Moreton Bay

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Russell Island.

Contents 1 Russell Island, Moreton Bay 2 Local Weather 3 Charts 4 Radio Nets 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Berthing Options 6.1 Anchorages 7 Yacht Repairs and Services 8 Things to do Ashore 8.1 Tourism 8.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 8.3 Eateries 8.4 Internet/WiFi 8.5 Laundry 8.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 8.7 Garbage Disposal 8.8 Transportation 9 Routes/Passages To/From 10 Cruiser's Friends 11 Forum Discussions 12 External Links 13 References & Publications 14 Personal Notes 14.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Wedged between the mainland and North Stradbroke Island, Russell Island is a small residential island off the coast of Brisbane in Moreton Bay. It is 8km long and nearly 3km wide. Land prices are a bargain compared to adjacent coastal towns, reflecting the inconvenience of commuting to work by ferry. There is no airfield on the island, and the jetty is at the northen tip, which is where most shops and facilities are located.

Local Weather

• See Brisbane

Charts

• See Brisbane

Radio Nets

• See Brisbane

• Also see Cruiser's Nets

Approach and Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Berthing Options

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

?

Transportation

• Ferry from Redland Bay

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

• Russell Island at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Brisbane.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

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Contributors to this page
Names: Lighthouse, Haiqu

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