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| Approaching Magnetic Island from the south, a 15 knot easterly on the quarter. |
It was a time for large yachts to seek haven here too. "Tropic Bird" (40 ft) and "Big Mama" (A 60 ft charter yacht) sailed serenely right up to their anchoring positions, their white sails contrasting against the green clad rocky hills. The vessels slid silently in and only crews voices and the rattle of anchor chain broke the stillness.
Teria anchored in a quiet shallow spot inside all the other boats near a beach, thanks to 2 foot draft. The tides tables indicated low tide should still have water below the keel.
The mobile anchor light went up in a new arrangement. First tied the halyard anti-slap line on then used it to hold the anchor light. The location is about head height on deck, low enough for a passing yacht tender to see it at close range.
This time all the annoying repetitive noises cause by slight rolling movement that prevent good sleep were eliminated before they happened, eg. bringing the rudder aboard, lowered the bimini, stowed the kayak properly.) A quiet boats a good boat.
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| LED anchor light's new position |
Such a peaceful place
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| Sunset at Horseshoe Bay anchorage |
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| Full moon and anchor lights reflecting on a calm bay |
