We had planned a run out of Hay Pt over to Curlew Island this weekend but forecast had the wind kinder further north. So were compelled to Seaforth over to Shaw with a around a mid day return after 120klms.
Team consisted of Simon, Dale, Duane and myself. Duane’s first run since his harrowing experience of taking on water 40 – 50klms out to sea solo at the time. Understandably cautious and checking all was A OK.
In the water at 630 we make our way slowly out of Victor Ck. Tide at 0615 1.9M. We didn’t have a lot to spare and plenty of mud banks exposed high and very narrow passage in one spot. The Estuary area mud bank was only 10M or so away from the lateral marker.
Out the front we are confronted by a flat sea and a brilliant sunrise. Smiling we head straight for The Anchor Isles. We arrive Hammer Island after a whale encounter with a 45 minute crossing. We had a sedate look around on our way through this passage.
Leaving The Anchor Isles we head for Keyser Island of the Lindeman Group. Keyser Island at 800 and check out Megan Bay for access. We found some reef rock off the beach with still just under a meter under us and could of accessed beach.
10 minute ride up the east side of Shaw island My favorite Queen Margrethe Bay. This Bay is always accessible just go up the center. Has rock and reef either side good for a dive.
Going for a land explore we walk up a rock bed of a creek.
Small waterfalls and pools as we climb found our self’s wading through some water that chilled the nuts.
I had walked part of this creek bed before to the first waterhole. The trek up can be very slippery. Not a good spot to break a leg, twist an ankle or worse.
Reaching the third waterhole it meant a swim and mountain goat climb out. Maybe another time with a bit more warm sunshine.
Walked out to clearing sky’s and a bit of sunshine.
Moving along we depart my favourite Bay and head for another Gem Thomas Island.
Beaching our skis on Eagle Beach we go for a bit of a look around above high water and a bit of monkey business. Dale got us a couple of pictures.
Now for The Smith Group via Coppersmith Rock That has a light and concrete structure.
Some research leads me to believe it is considered/categorised a Lighthouse.
We snoop our way around the rock couldn’t see any sort of landing. Concluded must of all been helicopter dropped materials for construction ?
Resuming our trek to Goldsmith we take quick look at Locksmith Island.
Going through the gap between Linne and Goldsmith Islands and around to Stingray Bay another gem. Had a bit of a fossick around picked up some rubbish and added to a overflowing chest. Be good to be able to have a islands clean up with a boat. I think Duane had that idea about a clean up.
Stingray Bay Can dry out big time be extra cautious on a dropping tide. Dries out for hundreds of meters. We walked skis into beach a short distance knowing we were on rising tide. Walked just as far out in leaving before starting.
Done playing enviromentals we make our way home on a Glass Out that was Mirroring all the way. Seemed a shame to come off the water. We had a great day cruising, exploring and whales. No break downs no incidents nothing but good time.
Back at the ramp around 1245. Realisation set in later that we had done all the above in 6 hours. Only mindful to try and be back just after lunch. No racing off from one point to another nor continually watching the clock. Just a relaxed run.
Some Info on Pandana
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” Pandan fruit can be eaten raw, though it’s commonly boiled and turned into a paste that’s rich in provitamin A and iron. “
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