I have long has a hankering to rent a place down at Metung and take a small boat down for some days sailing. Even the smallest charter yacht costs over a thousand for a weekend. We got a very nice place with mooring for $550, and government voucher will bring that down further.
I launched the Skerry in a little ramp over the road, and after the rain cleared we went for a slow row down Chinaman Creek, admiring the diverse array of boats moored along there.
When we got out into Bancroft Bay there was a bit of wind, enough to get to Boxes Creek with a bit of oar assistance.
We explored Boxes Creek and the sun came out, a good spot for a picnic.
The wind had picked up a bit and we thought the public jetty over the other side of Bancroft Bay might be a good destination, but the current running over that side and easing winds defeated us. At one point we were literally sailing backwards.
We headed back. I made a hash of mooring between 4 poles. Not easy, and I was tired, even tho the gps says we only covered 6 Nautical miles.
I don't think I have the stamina for Tawe Nunnugah. I am totally stuffed tonight. But it was a really good day.
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