Well if it was Port Albert to Qld, now Qld :)

Yesss Seabird... Done that!

I live in Brisbane Moreton Bay is my backyard , I can give you some advice on anchorages if you are planning to spent some time here. PM me with your number and I'll give you a call if you want to talk.

So your next port of call options are Mooloolaba, Tin Can Bay via the Wide Bay Bar or Bundaberg or Gladstone around the outside of Fraser Island.

Lexmark said..
Hi Yes Mooloolaba for 3 nights at Marina, then north, hope to stop some where for a sleep before Wide Bay Bar, then............not sure

Only option there is in the hook of the bay under Double Island Point. Southerly OK but easterly or northerly, forget about it. It is a good spot to wait out a tide.

If you are going to cross the Wide Bay Bar check in with Coast Guard Tin Can Bay well before. They will text you the latest way points for entry and describe the current conditions.

The best conditions for entering over the bar is in good light before 2 pm with a high slack tide.

Late afternoon with the sun in your eyes, night time and low tide times are to be avoided.

My last entry was at midnight on the bottom of the tide. I seriously doubt I will ever do that again.

A good Wide Bay Bar crossing is worth the effort as Tin Can Bay is a great stop off with all facilities and the passage up the Great Sandy Straits is a great experience.

To cross the Wide Bay Bar or not is an important decision to be making. Treat it lightly at your own peril.

Hi Plan to cross the wide bay bar Tue about 7.30 am, it will be about 3hrs before high tide, then to Garrys anchorage for the night, will take advise from M.R re advise about conditions ???????????? not thinking about going into Tin Can Bay

Why ?????????

Thanks, Yes, Good advice, I think that I have planned it Ok but it will need to be checked, had a "Blue" with the Coast Guard here with incorrect advice re a dredge in the channel when I came in in the dark, went up and spoke to the at office later to explain, they mean well, some times its better with out there help

Yep, only two wild feedings in the country cisco, you can't go past it lexmark.

Hey Lexmark, I almost tangled with that dredge in '11 when coming in one dark night,
luckily for me a local speed boat went in just before I arrived giving me all the clues necessary to
work out that ALL the lights were wrong but that he had gone in the correct part of the channel!

I made it in without any drama, thanks only to that speed boat.

Just a guick post, have now entered the Burnett river, thinking about heading up stream tomorrow, to Bundaberg for a few day as there are some strong south weather forcast

You are welcome.

Thanks Mate, but at this stage I dont think that I will going any further north, may plans some how got mixed up with my ability and weather, I slowed down some time ago and started to enjoy the trip, I have a farm back in Vic and need to be back before Sept, so have decided to put her on the day stand until.........I dont know, but thanks again

Good to have met you Steve. All the best whichever path you take.

Well done Steve, glad you enjoyed the journey. Safe travels and hope the lambing goes well.

Don't belittle yourself Lex. Vic to Hervey Bay is a long trip and not a novice trip. You have done well and should be proud of your effort. I for 1 have enjoyed following your journey. Look forward to hearing more after lambing is over.