Hi there Hugh

The Archers?   That was on the radio when I was a kid  50 years ago , wow , I didn’t know they were still going.

Wind expected to increase from 130 to 150true up to  25 gust 35 knots  Saturday morning between 5am and 11am and then ease.

I suppose that coincides with when you enter Chesterfield reef system—hope you fin a good anchorage.

As for outlook for departure from Chesterfield.  Today’s data shows winds around 18 to 22 knots on Sunday/Monday /early Tuesday, then an Ok departure to Bundaberg late Tuesday or Wednesday   These voyages may run out of wind  near mid-way, but should have  Northerly winds 15 knots+ on approach to Bundaberg.

Fingers crossed that you fin a good anchorage on Sat, the can sleep on it .

Bob