Monday 6th August Southport

Spent the last night in the Clarence at Iluka (right hand side going in) and for anyone interested in cruising it has to be one of the top spots to anchor. Only us and one other boat, dinghy ashore to the pub and fish co-op, to buy local prawns ( I know, I know with all the fishing gear we have on board….etc etc) lake-like conditions in 3 metres of water…..does it get any better?
Left just before sunrise and had a blinder of a sail up to Cape Byron where we anchored in the bay. Very pleasant despite the Splendour in the Grass Festival in the middle distance. The kids of today and their loud music! Great anchorage provided the weather is from the south. Slept with the GPS, which provided a bit of excitement for both of us. It’s a subtle device. When the Anchor Drag Alarm goes of it just brings up a window which advises you of the fact. No alarms, loud noises or other disturbances. Very considerate.
Left Byron at sunrise. Good sailing most of the day with the usual whales, dolphins and of course no fish.
Now anchored inside South Stradbroke with a view to pottering up the channels over the next couple of days
Thanks to Amy and Luke for all their hospitality in Yamba

Pam’s Fishing notes: not worth mentioning, just as well we are not living off the sea. Spectacular Whales cavorting right by the boat.