Back on the water

Hooray! We are floating again and it's about time. September 7 saw Sokari loaded on the trolley and being backed down the ramp at Cardwell. We were soon motoring out of Eumundi Creek and over to Hegarty Point for the night.

Dunk Island was our next stop, the following night, Mourilyan Harbour for another night and then Innisfail where we stayed about four relaxing days. We managed to sail a couple of days but generally the winds were very light so we motor-sailed most of the way to Cairns. It was just wonderful to be on the water once again and we revelled in it. With a lot of our cruising paraphernalia removed Sokari danced on anchor, eager to be on the move.

Fitzroy Island was our next stop and we were amazed at the changes since we were there last. I had a chat with the Project Manager who told me that ALL the resort's facilities are available for boaties to enjoy when they drop the pick. It's always been a friendly spot but seems even more so, now. We'll be back soon.

With someone renting our mooring for another week, we grabbed a mate's empty mooring (with his permission of course) until ours became free. We were heartened by the welcome home we received. Every day visitors popped in for a cuppa and to say "welcome back". There always seemed to be an extra dinghy or two hanging off the back. Now, this is what I remember about cruising and why I love it so much. The friendliness of other boaties. What a life! Do I really want to give this up?

John came down with a flu-type wog, so once we were secured to our mooring, we packed up and returned to the house to recuperate. We still need to paint the decks and cockpit but that can be done on the water. We have all the paint needed onboard already so it's just a case of finding the time and the weather.