A week in Mackay
Despite our engine service having been completed early, we ended up spending a week in Mackay doing boat maintenance and documentation while the 20-25 knot SE winds were not allowing us to sail south… Might as well use the time!
Last days in the Whitsundays
Most cruising yachts left for their migration south a while ago. Why are we still hanging around so far north at the beginning of November? Because we are booked in at Mackay for the warranty servicing on our Yanmar engines.
Reef hops towards the Whitsundays
A little like last year, we have been lucky to catch a ride south on the long-awaited northerlies. We sail little hops of 15 or so nautical miles, go for middle of the day snorkels to survey the reefs on the way down and get some relief from the extreme heat. This is a longer…
Sv-Anui 