We left Curlew bound for Middle Percy, once again it was calm and foggy. Often there was less than a kilometer viz so we were very aware that others couldnt see us if we couldnt see them. We had seen a few whales previously but usually in the distance. While Isy was snoozing and I was trying to decide whether to bring up a bean bag to make my seat comfier, a humpback surfaced just astern of us and blew. It was so close we must have passed over the top of it as it was surfacing. I dropped us out of gear and grabbed the camera but as usual the shots were only average. But the sight of it less than a boat length spouting will stay with me for some time.
There was 2 plus a calf I think..........
We had hoped for more encounters but that was it. So after a few hours we anchored in West Bay on Middle Percy island. Just a beautiful spot again!!!!
We were close to shore and the only yacht there, until later when there ended up being 6 others as well!!!!!
It is a popular place to visit after all. S we took Roxxi ashore and had a good look at the mementos going back to the 60's that have been left there. Its a real eclectic mix of improvised and almost proffesionally made items. And there 1000's of them.
Sunset looking back to Pine Islet from Percy..................
Today saw us leave Percy and head for either Island Head Creek or Port Clinton, as we made good time we are in Port Clinton. This is a large area in behind the coast and is well protected from the weather. Its also part of the Shoalwater Military area, though were not being shot at yet!!!!!
There room for hundreds of cruisers........but lots of room as well.
Tomorrow were moving down to Great Keppel Island where we might stay a few days while some stronger southerley winds do their thing..........................till then..............
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