From Shaw Island we sailed up Gloucester Passage and anchored just off Monty's. Winds have been very favourable, very little use of the iron sails.
As we leaving our overnight anchorage, we had a very near collision with a Fishing Trawler. Whoever was at the helm was just an A...hole, we were under sail, we had right off way. Trawlers are a law unto themselves.
It was to be one of those days...
Just after lunch, The Auto Pilot sounded an alarm indicating that the steering arm had jammed. We quickly secured the boat, Mike made temporary repairs (using a couple of pieces of 2 x 1) and we were quickly under way again.
Cape Bowling Green was our overnight stop, which lived up to its nickname, Cape Rolling Green.
On into Townsville next morning (09/05/12).
HELLO, is there anyone out there, we would very much appreciate some comments/feedback, just so we know that we are not just writing this for ourselves, (does that sound familiar Nanette).