Tassie Tour Wed 2 March

Departed from canoe bay around 8 to make the most of calmer waters as
coast radio said going to be s w winds of 30 knots.
Cruised past Tasman Arch near Eaglehawk neck and a lovely mooring at
Pirate Bay.
It was my turn to steer so I took the controls for a bit over an hour
heading to Maria island. Peter is good instructor and I felt very
comfortable in the captains chair. I steered it manually along the
coast unto we got into open water after navigating through 'the
sisters' . Then we went on to autopilot heading to Maria island, doing
about 15 nm to cut thru the chop. My job was to keep an eye on the
depth & avoid any bouys and other vessels.
Stopped for a spot of fishing before Maria island - Geoff & Peter
catching some massive flathead so dinner was sorted for tonight. A
puffer fish was not considered good eating so was thrown back. Dean
took over steering and we headed to darlington on maria island. On
mooring we were told 100km severe gale winds expected so we headed to
Triabunna where we shall stay the night. It's nearly 2pm so after
lunch off to explore the small wood chipping /logging town- not
raining so will enjoy a long stretch of the legs!
I'm missing my loved ones :) wish you could share the experience xx

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