Mackay--again
Simanderal
Michael Hughes and Ger White
Sat 30 Apr 2011 09:04
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After some pretty strong wind sailing since we left
Yeppoon, we arrived in Mackay on Thursday--where we'll spend nearly a week
sorting out provisioning and a bit of boat work to be done.
Tuesday night we were anchored in Pearl Bay--quite
rolly and the wind was blowing 25/.30 knots. On Wednesday we made a longish
passage--over 70 miles--to Digby Island--it had been our intention to do this in
2 stages, but the continuing strong winds--and Ger's desire to be in Mackay in
plenty time to see "the wedding" on tv--led us to hurry. Continuing 25/30 knot
winds got us to the Digby Island anchorage just before sunset at 1730 and we got
the anchor well dug in before dark--a very uncomfortable night of wind and
swell--we were glad to get the hook up the following morning and clear out to a
nice calm marina in Mackay!
The sail on Thursday was quick--winds even
higher--regularly over 30 knots and some gusts over 40--and rain to boot--though
it had moderated and the sun was shining as we closed Mackay.
So a couple of days rest and
recreation!!
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