Winds look like moderating a little today 26 May, and current forecasts – for what they are worth – is for more settled weather with winds at 10/15, so the outer islands on the ocean side or eastern side are starting to look favourable. Anchor up on deck at 0830 and set to sail north, along the NW side of Whitsunday Island, on a quartering run making 5-6 knts and again using only the headsail. Transited Hook passage without concern, and once away from the lee of the island, a brisk 20+ knt S to SSE wind took us hard on the wind across to Border Island and the very lovely Cateran Bay. This has changed very little from my last visit in 1992, and the coral and huge variety of colourful fish are as wonderful as ever. The afternoon was spent exploring it all, with spells to dry off and re-warm on deck in the warm sun; winds abating again later as has seems to be the afternoon pattern. Another spectacular sunset, followed by Indonesian spicy satay chicken on a bed of orzo. Pictures today are one of many taken of the coral and fish, and an unusual sight, H steering out of Cid Hbr.
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