SUNDOWNER Y86 Southwest Coast

[Phillip]

Well Rob is on the move again and is about some Monkey business!!

Todays voyage

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Anchored at Monkey Mia

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[rob.lovelace]

After a lengthy stay at Carnarvon it's good to be on the move again. Monkey Mia is in Shark Bay and has a protected anchorage from the prevailing south winds. I will wait here for a suitible window for the run south past the Zuhdorp cliffs. The resort here is boat friendly with water fuel and showers available. also bars restaurant and a general store. Not to mention the visual spendor of all the tourists.
cheers Rob

[Troppo]

. . . The resort here is boat friendly with water fuel and showers available. also bars restaurant and a general store. Not to mention the visual spendor of all the tourists.
cheers Rob

So, . . . remind me why you would be leaving there?

troppo

[rob.lovelace]

did I mention the pool surrounded with grass and Palm trees ?

[Iluka82]

Ah interesting I was in monkey Mia on Monday and I thought I saw a top hat! I check my camera later as I took some pics.

[Phillip]

Rob intends to sail this Friday 9th to Cape Peron North and anchor in the Broadhurst Bight. 30nm
Next day he will sail to South Passage between Dirk Hartog Island and the mainland.50nm
Probably anchor in Gerritsen Cove or Shelter Bay. Note for Rob: Many Tiger Sharks in this area!

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From South Passage Rob reckons it's a three day voyage to Geraldton, but I reckon he may stop at Port Gregory if things become to tough! 175nm

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[Phillip]

Rob has made it around Cape Peron North to Broadhurst Bight.

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[Phillip]

Rob has made it to Shelter Bay in South Passage. That's Kells Rock to his east.

Now for the big jump to Geraldton.

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[Phillip]

I reckon Rob left South Passage before dawn today [11/01/15], here he is about 6 nm on his way at 0830 AEST.

Good Luck Rob!

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[Troppo]

Long way to Geraldton, about 400 km or more I think. Winds from down south, 30 km/hr, higher speeds tomorrow. Guess it will mean a week beating into the wind.

troppo