Day 164: Coffs Harbour

Still underway Gold Coast Seaway to Coffs Harbour.

Some time in the night, the mounting screws for the masthead light must have come adrift and the whole fitting is flopping around on its cable. Not much I can do about this under way. It will look weird to other boats so I'll have to keep my eyes open until dawn.

Was surprised to see a cargo ship come up on my inside. I didn't think I was anywhere near the shipping channels. The AIS had him missing me by 1/4 nm but I called him on the radio anyway. He assured me there would be no course changes until after he passed me.

Last leg to Coffs was fast with following wind and seas. Proper whale soup out here, and I had a dolphin escort into the bay.

Tied up at 5.45pm, went to dinner at the sailing club, and slept the sleep of the dead.

Safely tied up.
It's a bit cold and the cats are heading for the warm places.
Location
Coffs Harbour

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