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...
Fires on Hunter Island
Another lovely morning at the beach, then school beckoned. Met Anne and Ian off Monsoon and arranged to catch up for sundowners later....
Hunter Island
Woke to some swell this morning, so said farewell to Marble Island and motored round to the south-western side of Hunter Island. There is...
Marble Island
Awoke this morning to the most amazing sound - whale song!!! Lovely sail across to Marble Island with the screecher up. Pottered along at...
Out to the islands
Up early to head out to Hunter Island. A bit overcast, but the forecast was for a good 15-20 knot south easterly. The seas were up around...
Father's Day
The kids made pancakes for Tony for a Fathers Day treat. We also indulged in some therapy by pulling out another jigsaw puzzle to do....
Island Head Creek
Departed Perforated point heading for Island Head Creek today. The swell was a bit ordinary, but the scenery along this stretch of coast...
