

Airlie Beach
Ate breakfast this morning to the sound of lorikeets whistling and screeching and clamouring around in the rigging. Fed them some apple...


South Molle Island
No wind, so motored around to South Molle Island. While passing Planton Island, we saw a catamaran sailing into Oyster Bay with about a...


Long Island
Turned out a beautiful morning after, of course, an early rain shower. Did a few jobs around the boat this morning, then in the...


Hot Chips at Long Island
Woke to rain – again! Heartily sick of it! Awaited the high tide at noon and rode the ebb tide up Long Island Sound. Thankfully the...


Squalls at Shaw Island
Caught up with Brett and Deb (Swanning Around) on their way south, before we left Goldsmith Island this morning. So lovely to snatch a...


Fishing in the Rain
Still raining! But decided to get out in it anyway. Went exploring in the dinghy and trolled a line as we went. Skirted the rocks along...


Bumpy ride to Goldsmith
After a social couple of days at The Newries, we departed mid-morning to head out to Goldsmith Island in a forecast SE 15-20. Once out...


Outer Newry Island
Yesterday was rainy and miserable - a great excuse to just laze around reading, especially as it's also now the school holidays. Tony and...


Sarah to Boyne. Newries for us.
Spent yesterday doing the obligatory washing and grocery shopping. Sarah was relieved that she could finally pack for her fortnight in...


Mackay Marina
Up and off by 0630 – ahead of Grace this time. Absolutely gorgeous sail today in SE 13-18 knots. Screecher up - just perfect conditions...


Curlew Island
Said farewell to Middle Percy and headed off to Curlew Island, with Mark & Meg on Grace being organized early and getting a half hour...


Fun at Middle Percy
We all had a great time here at Middle Percy, with plenty of kayaking, snorkeling and swimming. We duly added 2010 to our sign and also...


More South Percy Exploring
We went ashore again this morning to explore South Percy Island, rather than just the beach. It was well worth it. There used to be some...


Iconic Middle Percy Island
Our next destination was West Bay on Middle Percy Island. It was lovely to round the bottom of the island and see the familiar palm tree...


South Percy Beach
Last night, the fires burned all the way down to the beach and burned themselves out. Farewelled a very different looking Hunter Island...