MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD … LOUD AND CLEAR
Joininsalmonout Protest this Saturday 9.30am Conningham beach – on beach and water. Here are all the details:
We are reclaiming the D’Entrecasteaux Channel from industrial salmon feedlots …
Come to the Join In … Salmon Out protest
When: 9.30am – This coming Saturday, March 18
Where: Starting at Coningham Beach
Without boats:
Join us on the beach from 9.30am (see directions below)
Small craft (kayak, inflatable etc):
From 8.30am on Coningham Beach.
Bigger boats (outboards etc)
Easy launching at Margate slipway.
Rendezvous off Coningham Beach 09.30 (1nm east of Snug Bay)
Large boats (sailing etc)
Rendezvous off Coningham Beach 09.30 (1nm east of Snug Bay)
THE PLAN:
Join In Salmon Out is a peaceful, legal protest to reclaim the D’Entrecasteaux Channel from the multinational industrial salmon companies for all the people of Tasmania.
LARGER CRAFT: Those craft able to travel some distance will sail/motor/paddle around the Tassal Sheppards lease. (approx 3nm)
SMALLER CRAFT: Small floating craft like paddle boards etc will protest just off the beach.
FOOT TRAFFIC: Meet on the beach to help make all our voices heard … and bring a banner!
HOW TO GET THERE:
From Hobart direction: head south on Channel Highway to Snug. 900 metres after Snug, turn left on to Old Station Road.
From the south: head north on Channel Highway, turn right on to Old Station Road before ascending the hill to Snug.
Follow Old Station Road until it turns sharp right and take the next left on to Coningham Road. Follow until the end of the sealed road – marked with sign to beach to the left.
UNLOADING SMALL CRAFT/TRAILERS: THERE IS LIMITED TURNAROUND ROOM AT THE SMALL BEACH CARPARK. PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS TO UNLOAD SMALL BOATS AND THEN REMOVE CAR (AND TRAILER). See below.
PARKING: There is limited parking beside the beach. Park above the beach at convenient legal spot. Please ensure no driveways are blocked.
Email gerard@gerardcastles.com
Mobile 0419381339
