On Monday we
left South White Cliffs at 10:00 on the turn of the tide heading for Arch Cliff in Hervey Bay.
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| Sunrise at South White Cliffs |
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| South White Cliffs to Arch Cliff (1) |
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| South White Cliffs to Arch Cliff (2) |
The forecast
was for SE winds 10-15 knots and we set up all the sheets to deploy our spinnaker
for the first time. However, the wind was more NE as we travelled up the
Straits so we relied on our trusty headsail. We sailed past Kingfisher Bay resort
and to the east of Little Woody Island. It was quite shallow as we navigated
the shoals near Moon Point. The deep channel past Moon Point takes us within 30
metres of the white sandy beach.
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| Moon Point |
At 14:30 we
anchored at Arch Cliff.
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| Approaching Arch Cliff |
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| Arch Cliff |
Next day (Chris’
birthday) we went ashore for a walk along the beach.
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| The birthday boy |
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| Fraser Island sandy beach |
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| Maripi anchored 50 m off the beach |
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| Orange vine adds to the colour |
That
afternoon we up anchored and headed for Awinya Creek. Mini Maripi came along on a tow for the 5 mile trip. She normally
is lifted onto the front deck of Maripi,
out of harms way. When we anchor we reverse the motors to back the boat up and
set the anchor. Left unattended, Mini
Maripi would run into the back of Maripi when we reverse. The danger is
that her painter will foul a prop.
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| Mini Maripi on tow |
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| Robyn at the helm |
Maureen and
Barry had given us a Lat and Long for Awinya Creek because there is a good
source of fresh water there. A spring runs
from behind the beach. Wednesday was washing day, so it was a fortuitous
anchorage.
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| Awinya Creek spring |
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| Washing Day on board |
The forecast
is for a SW change on Friday night and winds up to 25 knots. Like northern
Moreton Bay, this part of Fraser provides no good westerly anchorages. After
considering the alternatives, we are running for Burrum Heads. To enter on the
high tide at 10:00 we need an early start. It is 30 miles from Awinya Creek and
we need to up anchor around 04:00. Robyn has cooked up a chicken curry for the
journey.
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