Up at 1.30am, we left Southport on schedule at 2.00 am. It was a clear , starry night as we motored down the waterway towards the Seaway, and crossed a very tame entrance bar. Sadly, the moon which was providing much of the light was already setting as we headed up the coast and was all but gone by 3 am.
A little later we ran into a heavy sea fog which significantly reduced visibility and we lost sight of Koonya who had been following us, for a period of about 40 ins, before they reappeared when the fog cleared.
Sunrise was just before 6.30 am, and like all sunrises at sea, was very impressive, with some clouds so close to the horizon, they looked like islands.
The seas were very flat and there was little wind, so it was motoring all of the way. It gave us an opportunity to see the coastline along North Stradbroke and Morton Island which we had not seen previously, as it was always an overnight sail.
Once again the dolphins kept us entertained in crystal clear water, as they rushed over to greet out boat, and rub against the bow (something we now see them doing a lot, and today we could see marks on there backs from doing so)
Rounding Cape Morton, another pretty spot, we headed directly to Mooloolaba, across the Port of Brisbane assembly area.
Cape Morton
Entering the bar at Mooloolaba was chaotic, with more boats coming in and out than we had ever seen before, including a very large fishing boat that took up a good deal of the river, width leaving as we were arriving. The Coastguard said it was one of the busiest days he head experienced. In any case we were safely tied up at our marina berth by 4pm.
We had dinner on board Mica with Mark and Janet and all were ready for an early night.
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