24th May 2009 - Mike and I stepped aboard Sandstone in Yeppoon where we had left her the previous month and sailed north bound for Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, Great Barrier Reef Queensland.
Our first night we dined at the Keppel Bay Marina Restaurant which was sensational as always. We had a nice sleep onboard after a hectic Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.
25th May - Set sail out of Yeppoon bound for Pearl Bay a mainland anchorage which is usually good in all weather. We experience an extremely rolly night with a big swell entering the bay. Thank goodness for our large anchor we fitted a few years ago.
26th May - Departed early and sail about 2 hours into Island Head Creek. After an interesting entrance in tonnes of swell and wind we wound our way up this glorious anchorage and found some comfort in one of the estauries. No swimming unfortunatley as it is crocodile country but we had a pleasnt day onboard relaxing and catching up on work emails etc. Although no internet service we could still sort out our inbox's! We touched the muddy bottom a low tide and had a slight heel over but nothing too dramatic at least we were out of the roll.
27th May - We sailed out of Island Head Creek in far more moderate conditions and spent the day under sail and headed for The Marble Group of Islands, finally anchoring down at Hunter Island. An anchoarge that does not look fantastic on the charters gave us great protection. We blew up the newly purchased inflatable Kayak and gave it a test run. A one man Kayak fit the 2 of us nicely!
28th May - Up anchored and sailed for our favourite destination in this region, Scawfell Island! Experience awesome conditions and didn't want to leave.
29th May - Sailed to Hamilton Island in time for drinks and dinner with our good friends.
30th May - Lunch at Toucan Tango's, sailing afternoon and Dinner at James's place with the Fitzgerald family.
31 May - We delivered the boat back to her mooring at Shute Harbour and ferried back to Hamilton Island in time to celebrate Joey Griggs 40th birthday at Mariners Inn. BIG day!
1 June - Flew to Melbourne good bye paradise!
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