Keppels Magic
It is still really windy, up to 30 knots during the day, the swell wraps around the headlands even at anchor, and there are rainy spells, but nothing stops us: we explore ashore, snorkel and the Keppels do not fail to spin their magic.
Things never go to plan
We were hoping to go to the Reef as soon as our friend Phil arrived but things never go to plan!
Off to the Reef!
At last purgatory is over! Repairs done, friend on board, we are off to the Southern Great Barrier Reef.
Sanity Saving Activities
Somehow, when you are boat bound, whether it is because you are waiting for things to be fixed or hiding from the weather, you have to keep yourself amused and engage in sanity saving activities. So here is what we have been up to.
Half sieve, half flying saucer!
After days at anchor fixing things, we needed a nice cruisy sail to remind us we have made the right decision in buying Anui. Despite the amount of maintenance which at times leaves us deflated, once we raise anchor and sail her, we beam from ear to ear and all woes are forgotten.
Birds and Dribbles
We are still at Fraser Island enjoying regular walks and bird watching, in between frequent downpours, which means… wait for it…. more dribbles!
Sailing to Fraser Island
We missed it so much: feeling the wind in our sails and our speed through the ocean. Sailing to Fraser Island has been fun, even if the weather to get there has been capricious: rain, swell, strong wind… That was the downside, but even in these conditions we were in such a state of withdrawal after weeks of inactivity that we enjoyed the sailing and the freedom.
