Orpheus Island anchorage
Rogue
Alan and Noi not sure which is which
Fri 10 Jun 2011 08:20
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Friday 10th June. Anchor down at 16:30
The intention was to head straight for Dunk Island
but the forecast was wrong again and we got fed up being beaten up by the waves
so changed course and came in to Orpheus Island for the night.
So anyway, we got everything done in the
Whitsundays on Wednesday. Tummy full of oysters and the odd orchid. We were
supposed to leave at 05:00 on Thursday to catch the tide but unfortunately
my Thai alarm clock didn't work and we woke up at 07:00. She must need new
batteries or may be just plain old and needs changing out for a newer model. We
still managed to have enough current to push us through the Whitsunday passage
and had a fantastic sail for the rest of the day. Managed to catch 3 spotted
mackerel, two at the same time. Wind and waves came up during the evening and we
landed up gybing north between the barrier reef and the coast. A very confused
sea, not to mention the sailors, so by 10:00 this morning decided to call it
quits and head to sheltered waters for a decent nights sleep at an anchorage. So
here we are.
May try to head through the inland river that
separates Hinchinbrook Island from the mainland and then try for Dunk Island for
an anchorage tomorrow night but the weather is due to increase even more and the
inland route is very shallow for us. Will decide in the morning.
Off for a V&T and some grilled
fish!!
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