Tiare Taporo III from NE Percy Is. to Digby Is. Lat. 21 degrees 30' S Long. 149 degrees 55' E

We left NE Percy Is. at 0630 in a 10 knot SW wind which was a good angle but not strong enough. However, once out of the lee of Middle Percy it settled to a steady 15 knots which was wonderful. We had a beam reach all the way with one reef in the main plus full genoa and staysail. The old girl loved it and romped along on port tack all the way with speeds hitting 6.5 knots at times. AND NO ENGINE!! A great sail over all too soon as we arrived at Digby Island at 1130. The approach was fairly easy using the chartplotter, eyes and our trusty cruising guide. We came in between Keelan and Henderson Islands into a lovely lagoon which is quite well protected - at least in this wind which by now had risen to 20 knots. We've anchored off a beautiful white sand beach in 20' of water at low tide so won't be a problem staying afloat!!
Then a beer and lunch was the order of the day. More corned beef on corn crackers with the last of our tomatoes. Tomorrow we are looking at Scawfell Is. (44 miles in a NNW direction) or Brampton-Carlisle Is. (60 miles in a NW direction.) The choice will be made in the morning as it will be totally dependent on wind conditions. At 5 knots the first option will take 9 hours or the second will take 12 hours so it's going to be a long day. Siesta this afternoon and then an early night to prepare.
Keep tuned to this space..............!!!
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