The Big River Sailing Club is around 3 km downstream of the Harwood Bridge. The tide turns at the bridge (so club members tell me) around 2.5 hrs after Yamba. The bridge is 8.5 metres high. It is possible to ask for the bridge to be raised but I haven't tried that and feel it is a bit mean to hold up all the traffic on the Pacific Highway for my 17 ft Little Dragon to potter through.
The ramp next to the Big River Sailing Club is on public land and is regularly used by recreational fishing boats as well as club boats. It is a single width ramp and needs a bit of care as the tide sluices past and there are annoying posts on the upstream side of the ramp. Also there is a tiresome tree that can (and has) snared masts and rigging on the left when approaching the ramp.
it is possible to tie up overnight to the bank adjacent to the ramp and put out a stern anchor, but be warned it isn't ideal when the prevailing SW is blowing.
There is heaps of space to park cars and trailers in the pleasant park-like area adjacent to the Big River Sailing Club. The Big River Sailing Club has toilets and showers open for members on Saturdays and otherwise by prior arrangement. There are no public toilets. It is around 3 km to the pub and general store.
There are also ramps just upstream of the bridge that used to be either end of the old ferry. The one on the northern shore is just outside the Harwood Pub. I haven't used either ramp and have been warned by several locals of vandalism for cars and trailers left near these ramps overnight.
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