Thomas Island and Airlie Beach

Thursday & Friday 18, 19 August 2011, Thomas Island

We arrived at Thomas to find Peer Pressure here. The boat changed hands recently and Len and Isla helped new owner Rad bring it to Yeppoon. Rad and Chris are taking their time seeing the sights on the way home to Lucinda.

While here, a group of kayakers arrived who had traveled from Mackay over the last 4 days. They set up camp and enjoyed a large cod caught on one of the catamarans and donated to them for dinner.

The highlight of our 2 nights at Thomas was sundowners on the beach with the crews of 4 other boats anchored here. With home ports of Brisbane, Lake Macquarie, Lucinda and London there were many interesting stories and laughs to share.

Saturday, 20 August 2011 Thomas to Cid Harbour

Another great spinnaker run down the Whitsunday Passage in 15 - 20 kn SE winds. We spent Sunday morning here and climbed Whitsunday Peak to enjoy the view. Over to Airlie Beach on Sunday afternoon where we anchored off the VMR and boat ramp.

Shopped Monday morning before we went into the Abel Point Marina for one night. The motors had their 50 hour service and Warren got a few tips so he can do it himself if required.

We spent Tuesday night again at anchor off the VMR so I could get a haircut. The wind is still up so we are also staying here tonight, Wednesday before we head to Glouchester Passage for the Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club Rendezvous. Print this post