Cooktown to Lizard

After a week of strong southerlies, the wind finally eased enough to continue our journey north again.   Carefully avoiding all the sandbars in the Endeavour River, the first leg out was quite rough going, with waves a-beam and up to 22 knots SE.  We opted to rest in Cape Bedford anchorage with Ken and Bev on Charm. 

At first light we sailed out on calmer seas and as soon as our lines were out we caught two spotted mackerel, one on each line.  That’s enough fishing for the day!

Pied Imperial Pigeons continue their migration to their nesting sites, with thousands of flocks passing by, flying low to the water.  Crested terns, brown boobies and a few black noddies were the only other birds around.

We’ve decided to go straight to Lizard Island rather than stop at Cape Flattery as the winds should pick up again by tonight.  There won’t be much phone service there but with our large collection of aerials we should cope.