Just over 24 hours in Sydney and we’re on our way again.
Eden to Sydney was a good trip. Definitely worth waiting in Eden for the bad weather to pass. We had good cruising conditions most of the time. During the last 6 hours, we had strengthening headwinds, reaching 30 knots as we neared Sydney Heads. We stayed close to shore where the waves were smaller and manageable. We reached the calm waters of Sydney Harbour at 3:00pm Wednesday, and berthed at CYCA.
Sydney Harbour is so spectacular. It’s always exciting being on the water and see the famous landmarks.
After a good night’s sleep, we had a busy day preparing for the next sector to Southport: shopping for food, refuelling, checking the engine, cleaning the boat.
We said goodbye to Lawry and thanked him for helping to get Debonnaire to Sydney. Unfortunately, he developed a head cold, and it was best he recuperated at home rather than continue on to Southport. We’ll miss his help looking after the diesel engine.
We welcomed Brian and David aboard. That gave us a crew of 5, one less than planned after Lawry’s departure.
We left Sydney as the sun set on the Harbour Bridge on Thursday. Outside The Heads, we had awesome conditions, broad-reaching down 2 metre waves in 15 knot winds, with a starry sky and big moon glistening on the ocean.
If our timing is right, then we should reach Southport on Sunday morning, so that we can cross the Seaway (the bar) after sunrise at 6am and before high tide at 9am.
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