For those thinking of Lysterfield on a howling Northerly please reconsider. Extract from Parks Vic website


Blue-Green Algae alert

Visitors are advised to avoid contact with water at Lysterfield Park until further notice due to a blue-breen algae outbreak.

Blue-green algae occurs naturally and can be dangerous to humans and animals. Characteristic signs of algae contact are skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes, ears and nose; or, if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.

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Old Salty said...

For those thinking of Lysterfield on a howling Northerly please reconsider. Extract from Parks Vic website


Blue-Green Algae alert

Visitors are advised to avoid contact with water at Lysterfield Park until further notice due to a blue-breen algae outbreak.

Blue-green algae occurs naturally and can be dangerous to humans and animals. Characteristic signs of algae contact are skin rashes or itchiness; sore eyes, ears and nose; or, if swallowed, nausea or vomiting.

Thanks for the heads up Old Salty,

I was just having a chat to Paul and was thinking about heading there tomorrow (Sunday) for an afternoon sail.

I was too until a non windsurfing dinner guest mentioned it Friday Night. Went to Point Henry instead