Prudhoe Island Isolation

Leaving Percy at first light, in a light Northerly, we expected a good screecher run to St Bees and Keswick Island, but the wind died off and we had to resort to the “iron sail” and made for Prudhoe Island.  In the glassy sea it was easy to spot two whales and a few dolphins.

On the way we passed Digby Island in the Beverly Group and the impressive Still Island, resembling a giant turtle head poking out of the sea.

Sick of the noise of the motors, we anchored at Prudhoe Island, a new stop for us and very pretty.  Hoop pines, pandanus and coral trees cover most of the island, but there are no real walking tracks so it is limited to the beach areas.  At least we had the whole island to ourselves, except for a million Tiger Blue butterflies coming across the water, landing on the boat and distracting us as we anchored.