A rolly night on the mooring in Prosser Bay thanks to the NE swell sneaking into the bay and our bow banging against the mooring buoy had the Bloke properly annoyed and thinking to get out immediately. Seeing as we had already counted on the need to motor to Wineglass Bay the next day in very light conditions, we thought that we'd take the glassy ride unexpectedly on offer.
Easy Rider's mooring buoy
was being pushed under their trampoline by the swell in Prosser Bay because
of the absence of wind. They'd had a bad night too and left just 30 minutes after us but had the wisdom to stop at Bryan's Corner.
Our plan was OK and good progress made. We knew it might be a bit 'willing' on the seaward side of
Schouten Passage but considered that only 8 nm in a headwind wouldn't be too bad.
Think again!
It was a great relief when the Bloke said we were turning around. In a matter of moments the slamming was over and within an hour we'd been whisked back through Schouten Passage with the flood tide. By 2pm we were somewhere fantastic. A lovely long white sandy beach, clear, clear water - not unlike our beloved Quindalup. Best of all it was 'Goodbye NE wind'.
Easy Rider at rest in Bryan's Corner.
View across to Schouten Island
Sunset - A Thunderstorm at Triabunna (near Prosser Bay) delivered 10mm of rain.
A good job we left!
We love to share an anchorage with fishing boats - local knowledge is very affirming. This will do us nicely until it's time to go further up the coast. Our
Wineglass is full, thanks very much, no pressing need to re-visit
Wineglass Bay. We'll stay a couple of days.
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