Wind 10 – 15 Sunny 81 nautical miles

Up early to avoid some of the wind although today’s weather was forecast for lighter winds. We looked around and could count about five boats that had already departed. Seems we were last to leave of those going south. Never mind we’ll overtake them.

We had a pleasant motor sail averaging 7 knts with the main and jib up as we crossed towards Cape Richards on the eastern end of Hitchinbrook. By now at least three of the boats were behind us and we were closing the gap between the other two.

Sailing down past Orpheus and Palm Islands the wind swung further east and we managed a good run into Magnetic dropping anchor about 6.15.

To our delight we discovered Moor R & R  anchored in the bay having spent last night at Orpheus. A phone call told us they were waiting for us with full pints of Great Northern at the bar on shore. The three of us hopped in the dinghy and were greeted on shore by Paul and his mate Phil. Morgan was overjoyed to see someone she knew especially someone who carries Schmackos in his pocket.

It was really good  to see Paul and Kath again and enjoy their company whilst eating freshly made seafood pizzas.