27 May: The winds were up again overnight and Cateran lived up to its reputation for wind bullets. On waking this morning, there was a solid 20/25knts of S-SSE breeze with gusts, and it was decided to proceed to the southern end of Whitsunday island. Cast off early to make a solid bash to windward, only 15 miles but hard-ish work using reefed sails, arriving a little before midday, and with FISH for dinner..! Intent was Chalkies Beach but the magnificent Whitehaven beach was calling like the sirens, and we re-directed to the sheltered SE corner of this magnificent beach, and spent the afternoon swimming, reading, snorkeling, and visiting other yachts staying at this popular spot. This is a top spot, hard to go past, might have to stay over a bit longer. These show the skipper on the snowy white beach, and shot of the chartplotter track, recording out long tacks to reach here, although it was well worthwhile.
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