Mackay to the Whitsundays - August 2010

We escaped Mackay Marina as quickly as possible to rendez-vou again with Rose at Goldsmith Island from where we then slowly meandered through the islands towards Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. Rose sadly left us there as they ventured south for awhile. Friends from Airlie on Say No More came out to join us just to make sure we were ok before they too left and we sailed though pods of whales on our way to Marcona Inlet on Hook Island. Sorry about all the underwater shots but still playing with our $100 toy underwater camera.

Lots of snorkeling, lots of friends and lots of fun - Enjoy as we are!!

A free loader a sunset in Goldsmith Island










Peta kayaking in a small creek on Goldsmith Island










Getting in the dinghy after a long snorkel is not easy!!










Rose and Erica peacefully anchored on the southern bay of Thomas Island










Phil practising Dinghy skills at Thomas Island














Family gathering on a very remote beach












A long walk but the view was worth it!












The view from Lindeman was very spectacular












Peta on the very top of Lindeman Island









Rose at anchor on a very calm Whitehaven evening










Family shot at Whitehaven










Phil with Erica in background at Whitehaven Beach










Say No More crew meeting










Yes she does go snorkeling










Unusual Coral










Fish hiding under the plate coral










Yes I do get in the water!










Beautiful Clams










Erica meets "Say No More" a Beneteau 41










Very colourful coral










Coral Fish on the reef










The fog rising at sunrise










Erica at sunset on a very calm Windy Bay










The "Splash" of a very large whale off Whitsunday Island