A rendezvous with friends Whitsunday style involves blue skies, a 15 knot south easterly breeze and a sailing boat. As it was going to be our final sail on Lady K, an International 23, we were looking forward to a fabulous day out.
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| Another Lady K adventure |
The best thing about sailing out to Langford Island is that it's a broad reach there and a broad reach back - perfect for our little catamaran. Skipper Gary enjoyed hand-steering her so much that Alfred (the autopilot) hardly got a look in. Neither did I for that matter!
Two and a half hours after leaving the Whitsunday Sailing Club we rafted up at Langford Island in time for lunch. Apart from the wonders of marine life, the midday entertainment was watching our friend go up the mast as we lounged leisurely on deck with a sandwich.
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| Lunch rendezvous |
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| Up the mast |
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| Bird life at Langford |
Time was short that day, so after an hour or so we had to head for home. The easing wind made for fast flat water sailing - we clocked 15 knots at one stage. It was a hoot!
Although we have only owned Lady K for a short period of time we have had some adventures with her. Starting with the
delivery from Mackay she's been through a cyclone, gone fishing and turtle watching, and
won her first race, the Warri cup!
It's time to move her on as we have a new boat now: a bigger boat with only one hull; and you'll never guess what her name is. Stay tuned!
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| Lady K's new owner sailing out of Shute Harbour |
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