After all the excitement of race week, we were after the quite cruising pace again before the trip back to Sydney started. We ambled our way up the coast, away from all the backpackers and charter boats, into new territory, Gloucester Island. The plan was to check out most of the bays and islands along the way, with a big day being 10 miles. Also, to try and catch a mackeral. This was all achieved with pleasure!
We had the pleasure of being joined by Angela and Stefan from "La Dolce Vita" and also meeting up with Pat and Phil from "Aquavista." We were lucky to have the great fisher king with us, as he kept us all fed with giant queen fish and makeral. Also a special mention to Phil's garfish fry up and very special mention of Pat's oysters kilpatrick!!!! yum yum.
Times were spent in Woodwark Bay, Olden island, Jonah Bay, Dingo beach, Bona bay and Cape Gloucestor having beach bbqs, pub dinners and resort lunches. We also went hunter gathering in packs with the tenders to get fresh oysters and fish. (i mostly just burnt fuel) THIS IS CRUISING!
Our last cruising day (before we are in go home mode) was spent by the pool at Gloucestor Eco resort with breakfast and lunch, topped off with dinner and beers with our new great friends at Monte's resort just up the beach from our anchorage. A very fitting end to our time here. We sure are going to miss this!
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