Wind S SE 10 – 15 knts 30 nmi

Pulled the anchor after a rolls night and headed for the Beverley Cluster at 8:15. Digby Island is the largest of the cluster of 8 islands with a lagoon like anchorage although it can get quite rolly. We had another great sail averaging 7 knots even though the wind wasn’t as strong as yesterday. We put a lure out but caught nothing.

O’vive was the last to arrive at Digby at about 12:00 just behind Bojangles.

Back Friday and Moor R &R were already anchored , as well as Mogo another cat.

Had lunch then went ashore for well earned shore leave.

 

John , Bryan,( I’m finally spelling Bryan correctly)  Morgan and I climbed up a ridge to the top of the headland which was covered in very short shrubs and long grass.

Definitely a very windblown outlook. We kept a wary eye for snakes as it looked just like their territory but luckily we didn’t see any. What a fantastic vista of the anchorage from the top, the clear blue water and boats made for a picture postcard.

The beach gathering dispersed and John and Rob went fishing in the dinghy around the fringing reefs of the closest islands. They caught a variety of reef fish , coral cod and fusiliers.

I sprinkled some of Mum and Dads ashes as I felt they would like this place.

The tidal range in the area was 5.5 metres so we were a little worried that we didn’t have enough chain out as it had taken awhile to anchor again. That anchor chain is a real pain it twists the anchor onto its back as I lower it. We played scrabble after dinner until high tide at 10:30 just to ease our minds before retiring to bed.