Day 77: Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island

Left at first light for the 60 nm run to Maggie Island. Lumpy on the side at first but, as we turned round Cape Bowling Green, the swell went behind and things got more comfortable.

Passed close by a hump-back and calf along the way. Haven't seen too many whales so far but they should be getting here about now.

Mother / calf humpback.

Had the line out, as usual, and this time actually caught something. Landed an average size Mackerel Tuna. There is some debate as to how edible these are but, as we don't really like them, I kept a good part for the crab trap. Frozen ready for the next mangrove.

Servicing one of the fishing reels.

Arrived at a crowded Horseshoe Bay after 10 hours, dropped the hook, and went straight to the pub for beer and dinner.
Location
Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island

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