Very rolly last night so we decided to bail and head to the Percys. As I started to lift the anchor, it became obvious that there is a problem with the windlass. As I operate the winch, the breaker keeps tripping. The only way to leave, without getting out the big guns, was for Kim to keep resetting the breaker as I brought the chain up a few links at a time. This worked well in a wide, calm anchorage but there will be time when we will need to quickly leave a rough spot and the windlass, in this state, isn't going to do it. Change of plans, then - we'll head to Mackay. It's a large marina we were going to visit anyway, and there are comprehensive boat services. It's too far for one leg so we stopped at Curlew Island which is a good anchorage and right along the way.
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| This is a beautiful island. Hope one day to have the time to look around. |
Using our stalking equipment - aka the AIS - we spotted Anam Cara coming out of Middle Percy and heading for the same place. Dropped in for afternoon tea and fishing tips.
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| Curlew Island. |
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