We woke up to a bit of rain and the usual SE wind, but only around 15 knots, but expected to rise to 30 knots with a strong wind warning in place. We decided to leave for Great Palm Island whilst the wind was lighter and as it is only 10nm we are hopeful we will not get more than 20 knots on the way down, with the lee of the islands providing some shelter.. We had little interest in spending another uncomfortable night at Orpheus.
The trip to Great Palm was reasonably comfortable (motored all the way) and we were safely at anchor in Casement Bay a few hours later. It is a much better anchorage with good protection from the swell and some protection from the breeze. There was a catamaran also anchored in the bay, but no-one else.
Great Palm Island is inhabited by an aboriginal community and you are not allowed to go ashore without permission.
Aboriginal settlement on Great Palm Island
We are getting low on bread, so Carole baked some bread rolls on the Cobb.
Bread Rolls cooked on the Cobb
It rained on and off most of the day, and as promised the wind started to build until by about 10pm it was howling above 30 knots. As we had anchored over a rocky bottom and the anchor too k a long time to set, a few hours on anchor watch was prudent, until I was convinced we had a good hold in these conditions. Otherwise it was comfortable despite the conditions and we had a much better nights sleep.
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