Whitsundays and Shaggers

Goldsmith Island to the Whitsundays

Sunday, 15 August to Friday, 27August, 2021

Another short sail today to Thomas Island - another beautiful quiet island in the southern Whitsundays. We had a great hike on Monday across the island on a path along the creek bed and then a climb up the hill for more stunning views. 

Track marks started well but ended with thongs in trees

 

Shoe failure for me after clambering that rock

On Tuesday we headed to Happy Bay on Long Island. We caught up with Seawind 1250, Whiskers for sundowners. On Wednesday we were booked into Port of Airlie marina for a week so we could have our delayed trip back to Brisbane. On the way, we had to work our way through the boats participating in Airlie Beach Race Week.

This was our first time in this marina and we were very impressed. Only downside was a single washing machine and 2 ensuite showers. 

We flew out of Proserpine and enjoyed 4 days in Brisbane catching up with family and Charlotte’s postponed birthday party. 

Moreton Island on a gorgeous winters morning

2 of Charlotte’s favourite things  - cupcakes and Peppa Pig

Back at Airlie we stocked up, and got ready to attend the annual SICYC Rendezvous, also known as Shaggers. We had a nice spinnaker run to Gloucester Passage.

Thanks to Toucan 2 for the photo

Shaggers was a bit lower key this year due to COVID but still about 90 boats enjoying the chance to catch up with old friends and make some new ones.

Traditional Shaggers party on Shag Islet 

Dinner with friends at Eco Resort to finish Shaggers for us - Shag Islet in the background

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