We lifted anchor & were happy to be heading to Bundaberg, the winds were perfect and we had a nice sail following the shipping channel. As we got closer to Harvey Bay, the sea state had picked up. We had a very uncomfortable sail to Bundy, feeling like it was taking us forever. Dean has put this one in his “sh#@” list, I also agree. We helmed the whole way as auto helm doesn’t like messy swell.

We finally reached the river entrance and headed to an anchorage just past the sugar shed where they load the ships. We enjoyed a well earned rest and organised a berth in the Marina the next day.

 

55.25 nm, 8 hr 45 min, avg speed 6.27 kn, total motor sailing 4 hrs