If you ever wondered where the predominant wind comes from in the Furneaux, the answer is from the west and typically blowing at 25 to 30 knots. So for the past few days we have been sheltering at Preservation Island. We had a lively sail south, from Badger Island. Why south we hear you ask? Because we were not ready to head towards home yet and wanted a change of scenery.
We are probably anchored close to where the merchant ship Sydney Cove got beached in 1797, at the southern tip of the island.
Anchored near the Spit at Preservation Island
Looking over to Rum Island – any left?
Here is a gallery showing the fantastic scenery that surrounds us.
Sailing south, past Key Island Bay on Cape Barren Island
The ocean never looks as agitated on photos as it is in real life!
The turquoise sand patch before the SE end of Preservation Island
Anchored near the Spit at Preservation Island
Sharing the magic of Bass Strait with friends
Pushing over the granite boulders
Dinghy ride to shore
Spinnifex
Granite tors of Preservation Island
Cape Barren Geese
Looking over to Rum Island
Granite tors of Preservation Island
Spinnifex
Ship’s cat ready for action!
Sv-Anui 
Rum Island. I am sure Andrew will want to go there!
I think a 200 year old beer was discovered a while back too!
Looks like a great place to hole up for a while. When are you coming home?
If the weather allows we will be back next weekend.
Will be good to see you, I’ve missed you guys.
Oh nice of you to say that.
Great photography, such beauty in the landscapes. 👍🏻
Thanks John, it is a very photogenic region.
Lovely looking place. That first photo however makes it look like you are on the wrong side of the spit. We will be in Melbourne at least another week – we have a rental property to paint before we can advertise for the next lot of tenants. Stay safe. xxx Trish
Yes we were on the other side of the spit hiding from the wind!
Hope we can catch up. We are aiming to be back by the next weekend, but the weather needs to cooperate!
It’s hard to imagine how desperate the capitain and crew would have been to deliberately run their ship ashore at what must have seemed like the ends of the earth. We can relate to the weather: building our ship outside under rudimentary shelter at Port Sorell, subject to the same weather patterns, but thankfully not as windy.
Yes that spot at the end of the island does feel like you are hanging on to the extremities! We have had to move from there as the SE is coming, but as usual in the middle of the night, so we are at Kangaroo Bay on Clarke Island now and early tomorrow morning, we’ll head north, possibly to Roydon island.
Beautiful. Those rocks, sand and water colours look just like Albany in Western Australia. Brings back fond memories.
Hi Phil – looks tropical but friggin’ cold! But you get used to it! Preservation has been really amazing.
Hi Chris. Enjoying your photos! Shame you have had such rugged weather but you seem to make the most of any situation. Well done.
Hi Amanda – yes lots of strong winds but we are enjoying our foray in the Furneaux and it’s lovely to share the experience with our friends for the last two weeks. Where are you now?
On land… home in Somers. Preparing for our New Cal adventure in May. Just completed a list of maintenance jobs on our boat which is at Boatworks in Qld. Tassie is on our list, maybe next year.
New Cal sounds excellent. We too have a long maintenance list to tackle over the next few months, as we will be moving on board soon for the big escape!
Beautiful part of the world, glad you are enjoying yourselves, long may it continue.
Hello Susie – It has been good for the whole crew, lots of different experiences. Today we are sailing north for a bit, a stretch of 50 miles so good practice for Greg and Ann! Had a spinnaker run first thing and now sailing well under main and jib. We are hoping to get to a favourite spot – Roydon Island, before the next westerly blow! Very pleasant and smooth today.