58 nm on the log to cover about 35 nm to windward in 15 to 20 knot winds. Tide was also against us so this was not one of our nicer days sailing. This is a beautiful anchorage and it was a pity we only had time for 1 night but we needed to keep making progress south now that the winds have eased.
Monday, 24 October 2011 - Goldsmith to Scawfell Island
The breeze oscillated between E and SE so on the wind again and another 60 nm on the log today. Not quite as windy as yesterday so a more pleasant sail. Warren caught a 1.2m Spanish Mackerel which we released as it was too big. Lack of freezer space and a fear of ciguatera poisoning makes these fish safe from us.
Tuesday, 25 October 2011 - Scawfell to Curlew Island
We sailed and motor sailed the 57 nm to windward. The predicted afternoon sea breeze came in as we dropped anchor at 1630. We went ashore for our first walk in 4 days!
Wednesday, 26 October 2011 - Curlew to Middle Percy Island
Thursday, 27 October 2011 - Middle Percy to Port Clinton
Light winds from the E and NE had us motoring and motorsailing most of the day. We were surprised to see a whale and its calf off Island Head Creek. We thought they should be well south of here at this time of year.
Another 65nm so we had planned to spend several nights at Port Clinton so Warren could do some crabbing. No crabs but fresh mackerel for dinner again. I should mention at this point that I have become a primary producer.... of alfalfa sprouts. These help fill the gap when the lettuce runs out.
Saturday, 29 October 2011 - Port Clinton to Great Keppel Island
Tomorrow we are going into the marina at Rosslyn Bay for 2 nights to prepare for the last leg of our trip home. Print this post
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