Homeward Bound

Tuesday 5 October, Pelican Bay to Mooloolaba

8 boats were at Pelican Bay waiting like us for for the chance to cross the bar. We left at 5.30am with little wind but a 2.5m swell. The "Mad Mile" lived up to its name with large confused seas and we encountered a few waves that were about 3m and very steep in the shallowest section as we approached waypoint 1. We were glad when we were finally through although we didn't see any breaking waves in the channel (plenty on the banks!).

The wind came in about 10.30 and we sailed from here to the Mooloolah River where the swell was also up as we entered. It is a bit off putting to see surfers riding the swells as you approach the entrance.

We anchored in the pond and then moved to the Yacht Club Marina on Wednesday night. We had a surf, wnadered around the shops and contemplated the end of our cruise. It was very hot and we appreciated the shades we had made for the boat before we left.

Thursday 7 October, Mooloolaba to Raby Bay

Another 5am start to make the most of the incoming tide into the bay. No wind so motoring but with lots of shipping traffic in and out we are kept on our toes. We are hopeful of a NE sea breeze so we get a spinnaker run in for the last leg to Raby Bay. Print this post