We arrived at Nelly Bay marina, Magnetic Island at 1730 hours on Wednesday 25th July after overnighting at Cape Upstart. The predicted 25-30 knots never arrived, so we motor sailed all day with a reefed main and the breeze dropping down to 2 knots. So much for the strong wind warning!
Nelly Bay is a lovely marina, very clean and tidy with a wonderfully clean and big washing machine and dryer. The boys managed to secure diesel in drums with the help of Kerry (marina manager) in his ute and of course the much needed slab of beer. We now feel a little more confident with the fuel situation as the tanks were running very low. The IGA store is a gem with great produce and deli sections and the freshly baked bread is delicious.
Saturday morning was a quick motor to Horseshoe Bay in quite lumpy conditions. There are about 25 boats anchored here and it is very sheltered. A lovely lazy lunch at the pub followed by sundowners on Arkaydes with the crew from Starship, Georgie and Ross with Tiger's mate Timmy. First Class passenger Carol produced one of her legendary nibble platters so as usual no dinner was required that night.
A lovely walk on the beach this morning followed by an ice cream, we intend trying every flavour before leaving the bay. Ricko is currently organising a baked lamb dinner for us, sorry Tom, Ricko does a mean baked dinner.
There are markets on the beach tomorrow morning followed by live music at the pub in the afternoon. The temperature will be 26-27 degrees for the rest of the week, what a great way to spend winter.