Monday 4 January 2021

2021 - Off to a great start!

 With all our medical moments sorted, we were happy to leave the city behind and get back to Blue Nomading.  First sail to Moreton Island and we were back in sailing mode, working on our "sea legs".  

Bulwer Anchorage, Moreton Island

Up at first light for the long haul to Double Island Point (74 nm) the 14 hour day was quite tiring with sail changes every hour or so as the wind was fickle.  The afternoon wind improved and our screecher run to DIP was very pleasant.  A lot fewer ships to dodge since the pandemic began.

Fewer ships around

The lagoon was quiet for boats, only 10 of us in all, but with school holidays in full swing the beach is packed with cars, gazebos, water toys and happy kids.

some of the day trippers enjoying the beach


1 comment:

  1. A big day for your birthday Toni! Hopefully you can make up for it during your time at DIP.

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