Another early start for our dinghy convoy was rewarded by some exploration of the sheltered side of Breaksea Islands. It’s not until you get up close that you can really appreciate that it’s not a single island although it may have begun as one. It’s aptly named since westerly conditions would no doubt cause the seaward side a huge pounding. It’s like a natural attenuator wall. From the seaward side in Port Davey, it completely obscures the entrance into the Bathurst Channel.
Our little convoy using the best of the calm conditions.
A yacht is visible sailing around in Port Davey.
Swell can sneak in though gaps like this one.
Waves and wind have combined to create this arch
Bull kelp at the waterline
A gulch
We were informed that some of these gaps and caves are 50m deep and come out on the other side but satisfied with simply being told of this and not in the least keen to verify the fact.
There is some courageous vegetation on the lee side, but not much.
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