Dropping the mooring we had 10 kn SE we headed to Nara Inlet to make it a short trip to Airlie Beach the next day. We also wanted to explore the Aboriginal Cultural Site. With tide against us going through the passage between Hayman & Hook Islands and 15kn wind bullets from land it made for an interesting sail. We would be doing 2kn one minute then 5kn the next we were in no rush so we left the motor off.

We made our way up into Nara Inlet which is a long narrow inlet where boats can seek refuge from all winds. We headed straight up to the top end as it was close to the Cultural site. As we came in there were 11 boats including us, by the end of the day there was a sea of anchor lights.

We went to shore to explore the Ngaro Cultural Site which has a rock shelter with art motifs. A 170m climb broken up by stories & interpretive displays. Definitely worth a visit.

As we headed back to Time Flies, I spotted King Billy 1. We stopped to say hello & enjoyed a cup of tea. We were then invited for a lovely vegetarian lasagne & apple crumble. They have also challenged us to a coconut sail boat race next time we catch up. The boats are to be made from coconuts & anything natural. We are however aloud to use glue & cotton. Looking forward to our next catch up.

13.31 nm, 3 hrs 30 mins, avg speed 3.76 kn, total motor sailing 1 hr