Hi XTsea. Dont know of any swing moorings or piles. The only place I am aware of where yachts anchor is in Sandgroves Creek between the Duck Pond and Bayview.

But you need to consider what you will do if a cyclone comes through while you are at anchor. My guess is your insurance will be worthless if you are not in a cyclone rated marina.

All the best,
Ross

Hi XT Sea,
It may be worth a call to the Darwin Sailing Club to get the contact number for their multihull section. Most of them haul out for the wet, they have a dedicated yard. We are at the Golburn Islands at the moment. Have you guys made Gove yet? Cheers, Kevin and Janie

Hi XT Sea. How did you go with a mooring? I have friends who anchor in Sandgroves creek year round. I can put you in contact with them for further info on this option if it helps.

All the best,
Ross

I’m assuming “Ports” means the “Duck Pond”. Be a little wary! We’ve spent a few months living on board there over the years, and although we found it very entertaining and met some interesting people in the commercial boating and fishing industry, you have no control over who parks next to your vessel. It’s not uncommon to have your neighbour angle grinding rust off his steel prawn trawler with the swarf going over your boat, or they fire up a tied old diesel main with a dry exhaust stack and cover your deck with sticky diesel soot.

But if you manage to get a berth in the northern end of the duck pond, the vessels there are smaller and less likely to cause grief.

Most of the people we met in the duck pond were great, but it’s not a place for young kids, unless you want them to get an enhanced education.

Happy sailing,

Ross