We crossed the bar at 2pm and headed out to sea to avoid the
rocks at Point Danger. We were able to sail immediately and turned off the
engine.
Leaving the Goldcoast behind
We had good current with us and while the breeze was up and down we
made great progress rounding Point Danger at around 5pm.
We prepared the yacht for the night time but kept the poled-out
head sail as we were making good progress and the wind was not too strong.
We had dinner of a pre-prepared lamb stew at 9pm as we were not
hungry after a big burger and chips. We had to eat. Soon after I had eaten I
put my head down for some shut eye which is always difficult. I managed some
sleep and Bruce was happy to keep watch until 2am. I stayed on watch until
5.30am when Bruce woke.
The seas were comfortable and the wind was still pushing us
along although we lost some of the current during the night.
The wind went light but we were still managing 6 knots SOG which
is all we need to get to Coffs by 2pm.
Around 11.30am the wind increased and so did our speed. We saw a
few whales and a few dolphins came to play.
Peaceful Sailing
Playful Dolphins
Not sure why the dolphins further up the coast don’t seem to
want to play but the NSW Dolphins do.
South Solitary island
We arrived right on our target time of 2pm and came straight
into the pen. We collected the key from the marina office and had one of best
hot water showers on the coast. Great water pressure at Coffs Harbour.
A few beers back on the yacht and we headed to the Coffs Harbour
Yacht Club where Bruce and I had a fantastic Wagyu Beef rump steak. Very nice
and well deserved after an all-night sail. Sailing all night is never pleasant.
It is long tedious and tiresome.
We crashed as soon as we got back to the yacht.
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