We had to go early to get the last of the ebbing tide north and we wanted to get into Magnetic Island by 3pm so we can get settled in and showered and get to shore for a drink.
It is a long leg with not much to see on the way. Only Cape Bowling Green Light House. Cape Bowling Green is flat and boring hence why Cook named it Bowling Green.
Cape Bowling Green Light House
The wind was too light so out came the Asymmetrical Spinnaker and it certainly made a difference. We were able to sail almost all the way to Magnetic Island
Sailing under Spinnaker with Tom Boy our Cruising buddies
Photo Courtesy of Tom Boy
David, Nikki, Rex and Jess
Last fish for this passage. This one for Jess.
I will be taking Billabong to Townsville Marina tomorrow where I will do some maintenance and cleaning where I will leave her for a month. Tamara and I will return on 1st Aug to recommence the remainder of the Coral Coast 2017 cruise to Dunk Island.
Thankyou to Peter who has crewed since Sydney. With out his assistance I would not have had such a smooth trip. We had a very easy sail with only 3 days of rain and it has been mostly pleasant sailing conditions of 15-20 knots. A bit of motoring in the light stuff. But that's sailing.
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