We left Hexham Island early (0600hrs) for the long day's travel to Great Keppel Island. We motored much of the morning as there little wind and we were keen to beat the Southerly change predicted for 10 pm tonight.
We averaged around 7knots for most of the day either under motor or sail but as the afternoon progressed we quickly realised that the Southerly was going to arrive early.At 4 pm BOOM! slowing us to 3knots and covering The Count with salt. It was a welcome relief to anchor in time to enjoy the sun setting over the mainland.
The next day we explored parts of the Island and even walked past the old resort that I had been "wrecked" on 30 years ago.
Greer even had time to spend some time up the mast......what a trooper!
The water was amazingly clear and in 4metres of water the sandy bottom was easily in sight.
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