Gone Cruising

Stopping overnight at Georgetown moored at a pontoon, Azure rafted up to us, we provisioned for our next leg. Gorgetown is the oldest town in Australia and very pretty. There is a reasonable shopping available. We also had a drink at the Pier Hotel. Lilly, Samantha and Tamara and Tracy met the voice of Tamar Sea Rescue-Bryn and his son Kevin. Tracy introduced him to Tamara by saying " this is Bryn, he is the one who wakes you up on the radio each morning". Tamara blushed.

We left George Town on the Tamar river at 9am and headed off to Waterhouse island, the trip started well with nice winds but they started to get stronger than forcast and as usual not in the direction forcast. This caused us to have 1 hr of uncomfortable seas we had to pound into them as there was no protection (bolt hole) until we rounded a point.

We spent New years eve at South Croppies Point just near Waterhouse Island with Chris and Lilly from Azure, sharing champagne, red wine and dinner whilst at anchour. We could not hold out until midnight so had an early night. There was also a big bonfire on the beach, so we were not alone. Happy New Year everyone.