Saturday, April 23, 2005
Arrived Port Lincoln
Leaving the beautiful Pearson Island at approx 2pm we headed out to where Azure was fishing (Chris had caught two beautiful fish and had a HUGE one that broke his line). On our overnight trek to Memory Cove just out of Port Lincoln a beautiful full moon lighted our way and we actually had fabulous sailing weather. Upon entering the channel we decided to not stop at Memory Cove but continue our way to Port Lincoln. A pod of 20 dolphins met us and heralded our completion of the trek across the Great Australian Bight at West Point. A small baby stayed on until its mother came and took it away. Vodaphone works so of course I rang the girls, Danielle, Samantha and Tamara and Dad. They are all-well and haven't missed us at all.
We had a lovely hot shower before getting off the yacht to go to the pub for a well deserved celebration. Civilisation, oh dear I will have to dress up/
The next morning Cartref and Mendana arrived. We had a cuppa on board Cartref to celebrate their arrival after their trek across the Bight. They looked tired but well and pleased that they had arrived safely. It was good to have four Fremantle Sailing Club boats all tied to the same jetty.
I was cleaning the boat and of course people come up to you and chat. I met quite a few sailors, mainly on holiday from Adelaide, who stated that the Joseph Banks Group was the Whitsunday’s of South Australia and that is where they were heading. Bill and Pauline from Tibia, kindly gave us a copy of a South Australian anchoring guide of the area. It is more comprehensive than Kevin Lane's book. He has kindly offered us a loan of a car when we arrive in Adelaide.
The Lincoln Cove Marina is a distance from the main townsite so Azure and we shared a taxi ride in, as the bus came once a day. The townsite is well serviced and has a beautiful frontage onto the water. Azure did their washing at the Laundromat and we went shopping for provisions. We go in again on Thursday where I will be at the Laundromat.
The Lincoln Cove Marina is close to the working jetty of the Tuna fishermen. The boats are very well maintained and constantly go past sometimes four times a day. The wharf is always busy with unloading and loading. many go out to feed the Tuna in the nets just out of the Bay. Yesterday we saw Tuna being unloaded and could not believe the size of them-huge. I would have taken a photo for you but the camera is not working (you all know the reason why).
We went over to the refuelling jetty and filled up learning that our breather was blocked, it was a slow process. Chris from Azure came and gave us a much needed hand. He got talking to another boat refuelling; the couple lived on Thistle Island and told about the history of the area and where is the best to go and where to anchor.
We are ready to move on and are heading to the Joseph Banks Group tomorrow.
Assorted Photos of Port Lincoln
Map of Spencer Gulf Trips
on Sunday, November 6th, Madeleine Powell said
:)Hello Tracy - lovely to visit your travels..... am passing your web site onto other sailing enthusiasts.... I am sure you will hear from Corinne & Steve as their embarksure for Tasmania grows near.
Take care and above all .... enjoy!! mad :-) xxx
on Friday, April 29th, Judith Leefson said
The guy from Thistle would not go by the name of Ron Forster?
Sounds like you are having a grand time Hope the weather holds out for you
We had a lovely hot shower before getting off the yacht to go to the pub for a well deserved celebration. Civilisation, oh dear I will have to dress up/
The next morning Cartref and Mendana arrived. We had a cuppa on board Cartref to celebrate their arrival after their trek across the Bight. They looked tired but well and pleased that they had arrived safely. It was good to have four Fremantle Sailing Club boats all tied to the same jetty.
I was cleaning the boat and of course people come up to you and chat. I met quite a few sailors, mainly on holiday from Adelaide, who stated that the Joseph Banks Group was the Whitsunday’s of South Australia and that is where they were heading. Bill and Pauline from Tibia, kindly gave us a copy of a South Australian anchoring guide of the area. It is more comprehensive than Kevin Lane's book. He has kindly offered us a loan of a car when we arrive in Adelaide.
The Lincoln Cove Marina is a distance from the main townsite so Azure and we shared a taxi ride in, as the bus came once a day. The townsite is well serviced and has a beautiful frontage onto the water. Azure did their washing at the Laundromat and we went shopping for provisions. We go in again on Thursday where I will be at the Laundromat.
The Lincoln Cove Marina is close to the working jetty of the Tuna fishermen. The boats are very well maintained and constantly go past sometimes four times a day. The wharf is always busy with unloading and loading. many go out to feed the Tuna in the nets just out of the Bay. Yesterday we saw Tuna being unloaded and could not believe the size of them-huge. I would have taken a photo for you but the camera is not working (you all know the reason why).
We went over to the refuelling jetty and filled up learning that our breather was blocked, it was a slow process. Chris from Azure came and gave us a much needed hand. He got talking to another boat refuelling; the couple lived on Thistle Island and told about the history of the area and where is the best to go and where to anchor.
We are ready to move on and are heading to the Joseph Banks Group tomorrow.
Assorted Photos of Port Lincoln
Map of Spencer Gulf Trips
Replies: 2 Comments
on Sunday, November 6th, Madeleine Powell said
:)Hello Tracy - lovely to visit your travels..... am passing your web site onto other sailing enthusiasts.... I am sure you will hear from Corinne & Steve as their embarksure for Tasmania grows near.
Take care and above all .... enjoy!! mad :-) xxx
on Friday, April 29th, Judith Leefson said
The guy from Thistle would not go by the name of Ron Forster?
Sounds like you are having a grand time Hope the weather holds out for you
