Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Swansea to Broughton Island (off Port Stephens)

Early start to get out of the *%#@?!! Swansea channel on the high tide, before peak hour to catch a bridge opening to get out of the %*&#%$!! bar.
Towards Swansea at sunrise
All safe and easily done - skipper on high alert for depth going to zero (it happens).

It was a freezing cold morning followed by a lively day sail to Esmeralda Cove off Broughton Islands (National Park).
Granny checks weather - as long as you have an internet connection and you don't Skype who cares what you look like!
Dolphin sighting along the way (always good) and some interesting sailing done to avoid the fisherman's pots/crab nets. Brougton Island is mostly frequented by fisherman and there are huts on the island and private moorings used at certain times of the year.
Esmeralda Cove - fishermans huts

5 comments:

  1. Nice granny hat picture. You should care when you post it yourself

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  2. Just love the picture on the top right....reminds me of Italy!

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  3. Could it really be that cold that you need to resort to the tea cosy on the head option?

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  4. Oh darl, I know you had an early start but tea cosy's belong on tea pots! Would you like me to bring a serious hat?

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  5. Ok from now on I keep my tea cosy hat to myself!

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