Pelsaert Island -Pt Denison.

April 5, Friday.
0615 - 1830. Pelsaert Island - Pt Denison. 125km.

Up at 5:30 and Les got the obligatory morning wake up coffee on.

Off the mooring at 6 am as planned. A light NE blowing but as we were heading initially generally in a NE and N direction we motored as opposed to sailing. Very tight navigating thru the various reefs. Had a minor encounter with the bottom, scuffing the keel on the reef.

Once clear of the Pelsaert Island group it was sails up and steering a SE course director to Pt Denison. A light NE prevailed, so a broad reach, but the wind only at about 8-10 kts. Wind dropped right out, so we motored from about 11 till 2 pm. Then a light SW sea breeze eventuated. Back to sailing, albeit somewhat slower than motoring. Sea breeze dropped out at about 4:30, so back to the “Iron Mizzen” (the engine).
Motored into Pt Denison in a near glass off just on sunset. Very colourful sunset too. A relatively easy passage, albeit a bit over 12 hours. And the sail repair had held up well.

Moored up at the supply jetty, had a quick shower then off to Southerleys, the nearby pub. Very busy Friday night with a not too bad live blues band. An hour and a quarter wait for dinner, but well worth it. A big feed of snapper? with chips and salad, which all 3 of us chose.

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