Scawfell and Curlew Islands

Monday 30 August, Mackay to Scawfell Island

With a strong SE still blowing we decided to reach across to Scawfell Island rather than try to bash south. We anchored the first night in the western arm of the bay and moved to the eastern arm for the second night where there was less swell.

Lois and Kel snorkelled on the reef and were surprised to find large clams here. Quite a few racing yachts stayed here on their way home from Hamilton Island Race Week.




Wednesday 1 September, Scawfell to Curlew Island

The extra night at Scawfell meant we had an easterly breeze for the 49 nm to Curlew. The trip was relieved by a pod of dolphins bow riding but no whale sightings. Lois and Kel's disappointmnet at this was short lived as we had a pod of whales breaching in the distance just after we anchored. Very impressive they were. Print this post