Visiting Casablanca

Recent communication between the Bloke, Bob and Marg had established that they would be in Sydney Harbour for New Years Eve. So near but yet so far. We intend to be in Brisbane for Xmas 2015. Meantime some information was requested on anchoring around Jibbon Beach, Port Hacking, Gunnamatta Bay and Cronulla since we had already passed through there. Bob and Marg planned to call into en route to Sydney from Jervis Bay.

As with so many sailing plans, theirs changed rapidly when the weather lords gave a 'Green for Go signal to proceed onwards and slip into Sydney Harbour beyond. A golden opportunity emerged. We were also going to be in Sydney Harbour with the RPAYC cruisers and surely a rendezvous could be possible. We'd not seen Bob and Marg for over 6 months, since Tassie, although we had remained in touch.

We were aiming for the Spit Bridge raising at 11.15am to exit Middle Harbour and that would give us just enough time to slip over to the moorings at Quakers Hat Bay to visit Casablanca for a quick catch up and cup of coffee.

 Ahoy, Casablanca!

 Marg and Bob aboard their spacious Lagoon Catamaran, SV Casablanca

Marg and Bob informed us that the d'Albora Marina at The Spit manage their mooring in Quakers Hat Bay and rental includes a complimentary tender service and access to personal care and laundry facilities at the Marina. That's worth knowing in case we need an extended stay in town! (02 9486 3000).