Info was gathered from the coast guard in respect to using GPS way points in place of the leads. The bar had changed a bit so we were giving a point further north than usual to maintain enough depth under the boat. Lat and long was checked 38 times as we had 4 way points to navigate our way in. First, we run from our starting point heading directly into the beach for approx 1.5 miles, with waves breaking to our north and south. When we hit our next way point, we turn left and run along a gutter, with waves breaking along the beach to our inside and waves continuously breaking outside of us. This leg is known as the "mad mile" and with reason. Dave steered Echo Beach in first, closely followed by Dorado and ourselves. There was a good level of excitment with little fear, as all went to perfect script. We got picked up by a few good rollers but never had white water on us. Europa plowed in behaving beautifully.
A relieved Tania after the bar crossing quite happy to take the wheel.
A familar site to those who have ventured over to Fraser island via 4wd.
The 9 mile run up to Tin Can bay was very scenic and also time to unwind from the bar excitement. Chatter between boats was leading to finding that other type of bar at Tin Can bay yacht club. A XXXX gold was looking good.
The pace was to dye off a bit now, as we are going to spend approximately a week up the Sandy Straits between Fraser Is and the mainland.
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