After leaving Rushcutters Bay on Tuesday at 0830 we fueled up and left Sydney Harbour with a mild NE wind. Soon we were pumping along with 20-25kn.
We set up a 2hr watch system. 2hrs below, 2hrs in the cockpit, 2hrs on the wheel. Works well.
We had 35kn NE and reefed down. Top speed on dial was 11.4kn with an extra 3/4kn of current.
Now relaxing in Eden on Thursday waiting for another NW wind. Anchored in East Boyd Bay with a 20kn average southerly coming through. Sometimes up to 35kn. Reports of 45kn at Gabo Island so glad we are not going across Bass Straight at the moment.
Just enjoyed a lunch of smoked salmon, chick pea and garden salad and a bottle of Sav Blanc. Dennis Doyle from Sextant popped over for a cleansing ale and also Cam Pawsley from Yacht Electrical Services is anchored here doing a delivery to Hobart. Should be good for a beer and card game tonight.
10 boats in the anchorage including a Canadian cat and a French mono. Bit of swell but all good.
Expect to head off Saturday night for Wineglass Bay.
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