Gone Cruising

Left Stanley 9th Dec and Stayed overnight at Table cape and then onto Devonport and arrived at 12.30 on the 10th with a nice 30 mile sail with the wind behind us. We only had the Genona out and were moving along at 8.5 kts at times, the wind was mostly around 25 kts with a max gust to 44kts but as this was all behind us it was not posing any issues. The sea was even quite flat as the wind was from the SW and coming off the land.

The entry can be challenging with breakwater at the enterance so it is recommended that one enters on a slack tide. We have picked up a mooring off Mersey Yacht Club as anchoring is not recommended. The strong wind/tide is similar to American River at Kangaroo Island. There are also large logs floating down the river. The yacht club is at the top of the river and we passsed some gigantic liners and containerships on the way. We stay here until Wednesday. On Tuesday we drive to Hobart to pick Tamara and Samantha up from the Airport, Tracy is chafing at the bit to see them.
Devonport Tasmania Photos