Well as it is nearly 9 o'clock on day 7 I am combining the two. Yesterday was another perfect landlubbing day in paradise at Mooloolaba: exercising, swimming, eating etc.
Today was different. Setting off at 5:30 am we had a big day ahead as our destination was Fraser Island. Of course the predicted winds didn't happen, but we didn't mind going on one motor in glorious sunshine with dolphins under the bow. If only my arm was a little longer I could have touched them, even held onto their fins and swam along. They were so close.
After finally reaching the Wide Bay bar we were prepared to wait for the high tide. However upon checking with the Tin Can Bay Coastguard, we decided to backtrack the 10 nmiles to Double Island Point in the dark. Well actually the full moon did rise at about 6:30. As well the wind did reach it's forecast 12 knots now that we were against it.
We are now safely anchored in the lee of Double Island Point and will endeavour to make the crossing tomorow. Capt M says it's not as bad an anchorage as Tangalooma. I have yet to pass judgement. By the way we had our first game of magnetic scrabble at the helm today. Capt M must have enjoyed it as he had to have a lie down after.
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