After Masthead Island, we decide coral cays without a lagoon are not the most comfortable anchorages and that instead of visiting another cay, we should head back to the mainland, to renowned Yellow Patch, on the Tropic of Capricorn.  It is 1/8/15 when we get there, having enjoyed a rollicking sail under Big Red, our spinnaker. 

Stunning colours at Yellow Patch

Only accessible at mid to high tide because of drying sand flats, Yellow Patch is a stunning anchorage at the bottom of an ochre coloured sand dune.  The orange sand wall, the panoramic views from the top of the dune, the extensive mudflats at low tide, the surrounding hills and shimmering water make this place an absolute jewel along the Capricornia Coast.

We have a day of exploring and stay there overnight, happily locked in by the tide at this iconic spot, in totally calm conditions.

Here is a gallery of our favourite photos.

Approaching Cape Capricorn

Arrival at Yellow Patch

Patterns in the sand

Vero and Didier on the dune

Yellow Patch anchorage for cats!

Beautiful views from the dune

Crustacean patterns in the sand

The views from Yellow Patch

Stunning colours at Yellow Patch

Sunset over Yellow Patch

Golden hour!

Sunset at Yellow Patch

Sunset over the flats at Yellow Patch