Cup Day ended up very tolerable after I gave up on the water..
Trying to get to Beach Road.

Turn in to my local

The entrance - this is the top level of a two level car park about 15 metres different in height. The cars coming out are there because the are no spots. The cars going in are there because the drivers are stupid.

Entrance to alternate local. This is a big long car park that starts off bitumen, then degenerates to potholed dirt.
It is generally unpopular, not much beach, just rocks mostly.
Frequented by paddlers, dog walkers, and sex offenders.

The cars are lined up to get in (I wish I could spell queued) because there is no room to turn around and get out.
Typical parking at the Local..

Typical Cup Day crowds at the alternate local.

Sitting by the pool after BBQ, beers, horse race, and beers...