This is why we have been hiding in Grassy for a few days!
This was the weather map at 11.00 am on Thursday; you can see what was coming to Grassy! Severe weather, 40+knot winds, spray flying through the air inside the harbour, train running through the rigging. We are in the Roaring Forties after all!
We are ever so glad we arranged to tie onto a big fat fisherman’s mooring even if this green cray boat behind us looked as if it was going to climb aboard!
In contrast with this weather, our crossing over from Apollo Bay was in very sedate, extremely light conditions. Only 4 out of our 13 hour passage was under spinnaker, the rest was motoring. But we did manage to see a few albatrosses – such magical ocean wanderers.
We stayed on board in Grassy during the worst of the storm, but as the wind moderated, we ventured ashore for a wander and leg stretch. Tomorrow, Sunday, we will sail to the Hunter Group of islands, some 30 miles south of here.
Here are some images of our passage from Apollo Bay and at King Island.
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Glad you found a good mooring to ride out the storm. So enjoying following along. Have a great sail tomorrow. Xx
Thanks Susan. It’s all quiet now, which feels odd after 43 knots! We could even hear the penguins calling last night. Might have to check them out tonight on dusk!
Yikes! That’s a scary weather map. I wouldn’t want to be out in that. Glad you were safely moored. Great images, by the way.
Yes it was some blow, Robin. It is weird to have calm conditions today! The weather patterns have been really fast changing and unstable. More gales to come early next week!
Glad you made it there safely! Looks like a beautiful spot. Love the albatross pic. They have such great eye makeup!
Yes the albatross is magnificent to watch. Grassy is a quiet place – Currie on the west side of the island is where the township and activity are. Might try hitch hiking there today – cheeses are calling!
Cool – I didn’t realise that people lived on those little Islands. I look forward to hearing all about it and seeing your pics. Have you read ‘Flinders’ by Rob Mundle? A great read about how they ‘discovered’ Bass Strait.
I have downloaded it as an ebook! King Island is big: 64 kms x 24 with a couple of thousands inhabitants.
Fab! I am sure you will enjoy it. Mundle is a great writer. Here is another book you might enjoy – free download today! Written by a local sailor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KWAJJ68/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=anzsaiarothew-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01KWAJJ68&linkId=d7d35c31a0c37548fca7c544d36e0d47
Thanks for the photos. It really was a big blow. We saw 39knots at one stage. Quiet today so will go into San Remo by dinghy. Enjoy the cheesses!
Thanks Chris – you have fun too. And yes the blow was a nasty one and there is another one coming next week!
Wow, what awful weather, glad you were safe at Grassy.I can just imagine the noise in the rigging. Looks like a nice spot. I hope you got some cheese, Yum. Have fun exploring your next group of islands Love the Albi. Says are beautiful
Hi Sue, Yes that was really nasty and there is more to come once we are at the Hunters. More of the red and orange stuff on the forecast for next week, but this time we will be at anchor! The albatross – yes the panoramic and portrait shots are two of my all time favourites. We hope to get more opportunities for great images as we go past the rookery at Albatross Island.
Looking good, glad you got there before the big storm, it has been so windy and horrible here too. Take care, glad you got to King Island.
Hi Leanne – the weather patterns are coming fast and strong! But we are fine and getting ready to see our own private penguin parade tonight before we head out tomorrow.
Glad you tucked in safely!
Thanks Janis! Now onto the next anchorage… and the next storm!