Bump and Scrape
30 November 2011 | Port Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island
30 November 2011
Notwithstanding recent discourteous comments regarding GRIBs, we have just had its reliability shoved where the sun never shines. Thirty knot winds off the bow and sharp, steep two meter waves made the night long and continuation to Great Barrier iffy. A thwarted attempted to visit last April increased resolve as well as stupidity for the eventual arrival into Port Fitzroy at 1100 this morning where we anchored at high tide then swung onto the hard bottom at low. No waves, but gusty wind caused keel to make rude grinding noises. Re-anchored deeper next door with fewer mooring balls, less gusty wind and grumpier inhabitants.
Beautiful, nearly landlocked bay. Afternoon nap, early night, explore tomorrow.
Jack