We were up early and joined the queue to cross the bar on the last of the incoming tide. Swell was small and there was little wind so the crossing was our most benign outward one yet. It is always good when that is over and you head down the coast to Mooloolaba.
After rounding Double Island Point we set the spinnaker in a light easterly. We carried it to Noosa before the breeze went more to the SE.
Warren landed our first Cobia which we released before we realised what it was. They are rated 4 star eating in our fish guide!
We entered the Mooloolah River about 1600 and anchored in the pond. We had booked into the Yacht Club Marina for the following 4 nights so Warren could celebrate his birthday here. We went to the movies, had several swims and had lunch with Nanette and Stuart from Truest Passion who live at Mooloolaba.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011 - Mooloolaba to Raby Bay
We left about 0630 for the final day of our 2011 cruise. We motor sailed until south of Caloundra when the breeze went to the east and we could set our trusty spinnaker. We carried it all the way home except for a short section down the Spitfire Channel. The breeze freshened after lunch to 15 - 20 knots to give us a final memorable spinnaker run.
We have been very busy since getting home but we will post the trip stats and highlights soon. Print this post
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