In this episode we finally leave Gary’s Anchorage at K’Gari and wind our way through the narrow channels of the Great Sandy Straits to Big Woody Island for a catch up with friends.
The Great Sandy Straits appear wide and easy at high tide but the muddy water hides plenty. |
About to make the turn at the Sheridan Flats pinch point. |
Marine traffic can get heavy around the high tide. |
The tide flows in from both ends |
We anchored at Big Woody Island for the night |
Sunrise at Big Woody Island |
Karen waving goodbye to our friends Russell and Glenys at Big Woody |
Our early start next morning goes awry when the engine won’t start but eventually we’re underway across Hervey Bay to the Burnett River and a stop in the Bundaberg Port Marina.
We enjoyed a gentle sail across Hervey Bay in light winds |
Sunset at anchor in the Burnet River |
We spent the night anchored in the river before moving into Bundaberg Port Marina next morning. |
With current running in the river it was a nervous time getting into our berth, |
Our Dreamtime has a full keel and does not manoeuvre well in tight spaces. |
Rob got her lined up with the pen and Karen threw the lines to the waiting marina staff. |
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