Leg 62 - Port Macquarie to Trial Bay

The best time to exit through the bar was early. Not quite stupid O'clock but just after. The Bloke was itching to get across that bar, his anxiety having caused a poor nights sleep, so it was a case of throwing off the lines at 08:00.

Looking out towards the bar. Quite benign today.

We had half a notion to leave the day before but we both felt extremely fatigued and elected to sleep in and let the strongest of the Southerlies pass. There were still a few more days of more moderate Southerlies predicted. Plenty to facilitate a downhill ride as far as Yamba/Iluka 3 day-sails away. What a relief to say goodby to the weeks of Northeasterlies and to be able to sail and not be driven by the Yanmar. As it turned out, we enjoyed an 8hour passage with 10-15kn Southerlies to make good the 35nm which was quite good considering the current.

Passing South West Rocks and into a new forecast zone. Hooray!

   

Norfolk Island Pines always give away habitation. The goal at Trial Bay coming into view.

The Junk rigged yacht Arion, sharing our destination at dusk.

The anchor snatched like a beauty in the wide and sandy Trial Bay.

Slightly rolly but very secure in our southerly conditions, allowing a great rest.