Time to head home

11 October 2023

We’ve had a wonderful adventure in the Whitsundays for the last 5 months. Now it’s time to head home. We’ve been busy preparing for the long voyage, buying provisions, checking the equipment, and studying the weather forecasts.

I discovered a problem with the propeller shaft, requiring a last minute visit to the boat yard. All fixed now.

Lifting Debonnaire into the boat yard
Checking for cracks
Mechanic replacing the oil seals on the propeller shaft

We have delayed our departure a few days due to strong headwinds. We now plan to leave Airlie Beach early Thursday (12 October) and reach Southport by Sunday evening. The weather is looking good.

Routing tools are essential for checking the weather for the voyage

The crew arrived on the weekend, completed their safety induction, and are ready to cast off.

One last dip in the pool at the Coral Sea Resort
Our last night in Airlie Beach before heading to Southport

One thought on “Time to head home”

  1. Happy and safe travel home cous
    Wave as you pass the Noosa headland. I’ll be looking out from my balcony at Sunshine Beach xx

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