For the second post in our “playing explorers” series, we take you to some of the islands off the coast of the Shoalwater Bay area. Island hopping is a favourite pastime of ours and we have enjoyed meandering around with no set destination in mind, just a spirit of adventure.
For the past two weeks, we have been playing explorers! We left North Keppel Island on 3 August, bound for totally new cruising grounds for us. Between Port Clinton and Mackay is a seldom frequented stretch of coast with large inlets and a multitude of offshore islands. Unfortunately, there has been no internet coverage around…
When it comes “Destination” articles in sailing magazines, nothing beats a story about off the beaten track wilderness areas. It has appeal to seasoned sailors as well as to those dreaming of future adventures. And the Tasmanian West Coast is one of those destinations that is less travelled, a bit daunting, yet breathtaking.
Sv-Anui 