Whitsundays

Brampton Island to Whitsundays
Friday, 15 August to Thursday, 21 August, 2014
We waited until noon to finish the last leg to the Whitsundays so we had the tide with us. It was raining and windy so we headed straight to Cid Harbour and anchored with about 70 other yachts. Drama on the way past Shaw Island when some people reported that their 40 foot yacht had drifted off during the night while they were camped on a nearby island.

Welcome to the Whitsundays

Lots of Shaggers in Cid Harbour so drinks ashore Saturday night after the rain finally cleared in the afternoon. Sunday we headed around to Whitehaven with light winds forecast for the next few days. It was the first race of Hamilton Island Race Week and we watched the start on the way through.

Seawind 1250 in the Multihull Cruising division

Very little wind but they did manage to start all the fleets.

Our two days at Whitehaven were perfect for kayaking and walks on the beach (once the hordes of day trippers had left). I still haven't had a swim but the water is definitely getting warmer.

Tuesday we headed into the marina at Airlie Beach to stock up and do the usual chores. Now back at Cid Harbour ready to pick up our friend Christine who joins us for a few days. Print this post