Cruising Buddies Re-United

Having thrown off the lines for SV Onora in the morning, the collector jetty at Newport Marina was now free to receive B1 and Maree on SV Urchin. We haven't been on the water together since we left Port Lincoln on 30th June, 2014 so this was a very exciting reunion indeed, especially when considering all the nautical miles, frights and fun we'd shared.

Last wave from Jeannie

Taking advantage of the high tide and SV Onora is on her way

 

A well oiled machine, Jim and Jeannie head off

And after 5 fabulous days, they were gone!

We weren't at Newport Marina to assist with Urchin's lines but we watched them motor up the canal on the Marine Traffic AIS App while in bed at Lucas and Amy's house. We were so excited to see them at our 'Visitors Berth', once we'd returned to the marina the next morning from our overnighter with the kids.

A lunch with the 'whole gang' (Us, Leanne and Steve -SV Easy Tiger, Maree and B1 -SV Urchin on R) at The Galley Restaurant - The Boatworks, Coomera, a few weeks earlier.

We had one last rendezvous on Easter Sunday at the Sand Hills anchorage at Moreton Bay. There were quite literally 100's and 100's of boats anchored and enjoying superb Easter conditions. Urchin was the first to leave on Monday morning. By Tuesday afternoon only 4 boats were left.

Sunrise, Easter Monday

 

Urchin, with her bows pointed northward

Urchin is now northbound with an aim to complete an Australian circumnavigation by October of this year. Wishing Maree and B1 a smooth, safe and joyful ride. Saying "Goodbye" is the toughest part of our cruising life, so it's ..... until next time .......!