17 December 2005

It's a hot day in town so we're out here for a day's sail with family and friends. Not only have we escaped the madness of Xmas shopping but we have found another magic anchorage. There is a beautiful beach here with clear water and white sand surrounded by huge shady trees and those smooth rounded boulders that Magnetic Island is famous for. We sailed on smooth waters in 20 knots to get here and my energetic crew have just finished diving to clean the hull and propellor. Lyndall and I are so pleased with ourselves, we plan to do it more often. I've been busy filling her (Lyndall) up with fresh juice every day and she is doing quite well at present so we are upbeat about a new adventure next year. We'd like to wish all our sailing friends and readers of this website all the best for the season and if it'snot too optimistic, have a calm and happy 2006.