Riptide Oysters Coffin Bay

11/10/2026

Local Emu family out for an early stroll

11/10/2026

**** sold****
Weve finished now heading home

Doing Oysters today at the shed. We did bring some in for door sales. If the flag and signs are out a we are here at Cea- jay street Coffin Bay.
May be able to bring some in to Port Lincoln this afternoon

02/10/2026

Riptide Oysters Coffin Bay
Will not be working this Long weekend.
The Boss has an event he is attending
His crew are jumping for joy basking in the thought of a sleep in and enjoying a leisurely breakfast somewhere!
We hope everyone has wonderful weekend
Cheers

28/09/2026

Sunday low tide

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28/09/2026

Sunday 27th September.
Today we are hanging the baskets we threw over late last afternoon. All prep is done The Boss and No.2 change into their Telly tubbie suits No 3 relogated to the boat duties again. In truth he prefers being topside.
A strong south-easterly blew as we left the boat ramp. Motoring out we saw the extent of the low tide on the coastline and surrounding lease
grounds so we knew it was going to be challenging manouvering the boat around the leases. Water temp 16°C
First stop No.2 got a work out lifting baskets to the wires the Boss came along and lowered the wires making it easier all around.This didn't last as next row on the next lease had baskets with new BST clips and No.2 was soon cursing their unforgiving little knobby heads as she manipulated them on to the wires. The Boss offering No2 move to the next row "the shorties will be easier" laughing at her annoyance. Not to be out done 2 persisted and completed the task before moving to the easier shorties baskets
Crossing the bay to the next lease it was decided that the boat would be anchored well outside the lease so as not to get stuck on the sand. The Boss walked over to hang the remaining baskets while No.2 & 3 stayed on the boat encase the anchor didn't hold in the 40+ km wind gusts. With all baskets now hanging the Boss returned only to have to push the boat while 2&3 pull the anchor rope to get the boat out far enough to put the motors down and motor out to deeper water. We had been aware of the white caps building and knew our ride home could potentially be knee shattering in places but surprisingly the ride wasnt too bad.
Back at the shed No2 on the forklift put the cages in their places No 3 packed away all other equipment. The Boss cleaned the boat and parked her The shed and block is ready for another week to start.

26/09/2026

The Boss said be at Coffin's by 6.30 am we need to get on the water early.
Obviously No. 2 and 3 weren't getting a sleep in. Apparently there are bags to hang, a wire to fix , some oysters to transfer and then oysters to bring in to grade. The weather's poor getting worse throughout the day. Yay!
A drizzley dull day, south easterly wind with tide going out. The Boss set about doing all the checks fuel ✔️ plugs ✔️ isolators off ✔️and tractor warmed up. No 2 wrestled into her wetsuit and outie the Boss slid into his then it was off to the boat ramp.
We noticed the shiney new signs advising ramp fees begin again December 1st note taken.
Arriving at the first lease No 2 set about hanging baskets, The Boss took on the broken wire cursing that he had to take all the baskets off at the far end. No 3 was the boat bunny fetching items as the Boss called for them and getting wet in the meantime
Soon enough we were done with that lease then we were taking some oysters to other lines elsewhere. Finally we load the boat with the last of the Oysters that required grading. Who knows No. 2 &3 might get next weekend off...... fingers 🤞 The Boss also loaded his pet oysters so they could be put into clean baskets then to be placed on a prime position to feast to their hearts content back on the lease. These oysters are super-sized they are about 6 years old ( photo shows comparisons)
Arriving at the shed we unload and set up for grading. A quick brunch then we were into it. 2&3 picking dead , the Boss managing the machine and loading the boat and still able to find a dead oyster missed by the dead pickers. As if....@% #&!!.
Finally the oysters are graded the boat loaded and things cleaned up. As the oysters were young the Boss said we're going out to throw them off. Heading out at 4.30pm the wind was gusting, the sky was gloomier and there's nothing like a good bouncing to end the day The oysters would have a good drink and we soon would be heading for home.

26/09/2026

We have oysters we are happy to deliver later this afternoon in Port Lincoln
$12.50 per doz
Please Message Riptide Oysters Coffin Bay
Cheers

26/09/2026

Back at the shed early
Signs are out

25/09/2026

Working from the shed Saturday 26th September.
Oysters will be available after 12 midday as we have a couple of jobs to do before we come off the water