Further North maybe South

12th Aug 2010


After a long stop over at Cairns we will be setting off tomorrow for places further North. The reason for the stop included repairs that needed parts (we had to wait for these of course) and poor timing on the weather as the last few days have been somewhat ‘sub-optimal’. None the less, the rest was good but as ever, we a chaffing at the bit.

Up North is Cooktown, Lizard island and then the Cape; a stretch that promises to be “without much for the cruising sailor” to quote our cruising guide. The other issue with this part of the leg is that this stretch is well know for its persistent Trades Winds so for South bound sailors this is a real drag. South bound you say?? Yep, sad to say but there are things brewing and things that already are, that will likely se us turn around before too much longer – I’ll let you know.