We are back at Airlie Beach after a week cruising the Whitsundays. The weather has been fantastic (sorry Ben!!) Blue skies, light breezes and some of the most beautiful anchorages. But the week didn't start like that. After Ben caught his flight back to Melbourne last Sunday, we motored back to Cid Harbour as it was still raining and visibility was not good (You may have heard about one poor boatie who ended up on the rocks near Hamilton).
Monday we headed around to Whitehaven Beach where the sun came out for the first time in a week.
On the way we passed these kayakers who were no doubt happy the weather had eased.
We had a paddle in our kayaks at Whitehaven and then headed to Tongue Bay for the evening. Just 3 other boats when we got there and very quiet.........until the charter boats started arriving.
We had a paddle in our kayaks at Whitehaven and then headed to Tongue Bay for the evening. Just 3 other boats when we got there and very quiet.........until the charter boats started arriving.
By morning when Warren went to Hill Inlet for a fish there must have been 100 people on the beach. We spent Tuesday night here also and then Wednesday at nearby Esk Island (I couldn't handle another night of the backpackers).
I read while Warren fished and we both kayaked up Hill Inlet. Warren got his first mud crab and we caught enough dart and whiting for several meals.
Thursday we headed for Woodwark Bay (on the mainland north of Airlie Beach). We put our spinnaker up in the light winds. Another beautiful spot and no charter boats. We are now back at Airlie Beach getting organised for the Seawind Rally. Len and Isla join us tomorrow and we have already met a number of other sailors who are participating in the rally including 2 couples from the US. Looks like being great fun.
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Looks wonderful! Have a great time - Lynne
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