We finally left Carnarvon after spending a bit of time waiting for weather, Keith took off early and wasn't seen until the end of the day when we finally caught up at Broadhurst Bight which is north of Denham. The bay was a comfortable anchorage in preparation for the next day when we aimed to reach the southern end of Shark Bay. We had about 20 knots SE winds all day which allowed us to stay on one tack, after a reasonably demanding sail, due to the short sea, we settled down to an early night. Throughout the day we saw some of the local Dugong population, these sea cows harvest the local sea grasses, it was good to see so many in number, with even more obviously on the ocean floor. The photo is of a Dugong, not a great photo but we didn't want to get to close as they are so slow moving.
| 2007 - Darwin to Mandurah |
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With a strong wind warning and head winds we delayed our departure for another day, we have now moved out of the Fascine and taken up anchorage in the outer harbour. This was necessary as the tides are increasing in range and we would not be able to leave the Fascine until around lunch time which would mean an arrival at Broadhurst Bight after dark. With the increase in tide ranges the anchorage holes in the Fascine become a little smaller, this caught Keith out this morning, and he awoke with his yacht on the bottom and listing to one side so he took the opportunity to clean the prop. Thankfully the bottom is muddy and there are no waves so the event didn't cause any concern. Photo is of Keith working on Classique in Carnarvon.
| 2007 - Darwin to Mandurah |
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Perfect weather again in Carnarvon, but still head winds heading south so it looks like a Wednesday departure into Shark Bay. We spent the morning at the markets and getting our morning Coffee fix. In the afternoon we walked out to the jetty and caught up on some local history, no boat work for a change, today its off for Coffee yet again and then some work up the mast. Our 'Deflatable' is still surviving, but only just, it makes each trip ashore an interesting event.
| 2007 - Darwin to Mandurah |
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We are spending a few days in Carnarvon to replenish supplies before our next sail south, the anchorage is in the Fascine just off the Carnarvon Yacht Club and only 10 minutes walk from the centre of town. The weather is perfect and there is very little wind which makes it even more enjoyable. I have been spending my time doing work on the yacht, always more to do. This trip has been to tighten some of the bolts on the engine and alternator brackets and replace the wiring to the tiller pilot which has corroded out. Tonight we will go ashore to the yacht club and tomorrow its off to the markets to get some local produce.
| 2007 - Darwin to Mandurah |
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We are still 20 miles out after a long and frustrating passage, we departed Coral Bay with favourable forecast but the winds turned onto the nose and rose to 25 knots, this coupled with a 5 metre swell and wind chop created an uncomfortable and long night. The wind eased and assisted this morning but we have now turned towards Carnarvon and it has swung around to be on the nose again. This trip hasn't been all bad, we have seen many whales yet again, with a few breaching very close to Sea Urchin and one even talking to us, whilst lying on the bean bag on the cabin floor I heard a loud whale call, I asked Andrew if he could see any whales and within seconds a whale came up near the yacht. The other highlight was today is my birthday, unfortunately no cake. The above photo was one of the whales crossing our bow as we motored towards Carnarvon.
| 2007 - Darwin to Mandurah |
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