Boyne River to 1770
Our southward journey stalled somewhat due to the winds refusing to cooperate. So we spent Christmas in the Boyne River enjoying time...
Shakedown to Keppel
For our shakedown cruise, the unanimous decision was to head to one of our favourite locations, Great Keppel Island. We departed the...
Casting Off.....Again
Finally, we cast off the lines and have embarked on our cruising adventures once again!! Windana was launched in October 1999 and we have...
Boules in the rain
We had a restless night last night as there were 30 knot bullets over the hill tops. Windana was surfing around, the bridle was creaking...
Convoy of Kayaks
Yesterday was still wet and windy, so we ended up over on Blueglass for a games afternoon playing “speed scrabble” and a card game called...
May’s Bay
This morning, we headed over to the real May’s Bay so we could go to the beach. After lunch, Tony and the kids hit the beach, while I...
Western side of Whitsunday Island
After some school and last minute running around in the morning, we upped anchor and headed off towards May’s Bay on the western side of...
SICYC Airlie
Had breakfast at a local Airlie café with Steve and Michelle this morning, which evolved into mid-morning coffee with Mark and Meg also....
Welcome Home Sarah!
Spent the last few days running around chasing spare parts and getting the grocery shopping done. Caught up with Mark and Meg (Grace) and...
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...
