We had another overnight leg, arriving at Gippsland Lakes (approx 20 hr). We managed some sailing, however, were on the motor most of the time, The conditions were perfect for crossing the bar, and we found the Gippsland Ports webpage fantastic with the tide and currents updated and published every 10 mins, and also live webcam views of the entrance. On arrival we caught up with Brian and Eva on Zofia, who, I had met earlier at Wirrina Cove, SA and finally thanked them for their glass of wine and nibbles there. At that time our trip was really not certain, and probably unlikely. It was great to Arrive at the Lakes and only the second time I had been through the entrance. The first, on a delivery many years earlier.We sailed through then due to engine failure. It was a relief to arrive at the Lakes and a great opportunity to catch up with family and friends for Easter, and get some much needed repairs done. We waited at Lakes for a few days for out pilot (Rowie) to get us up to the end of Chinamans Creek.
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| Beckies shot of Sunrise at Lakes Entrance |
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| The crew with Pilot and Assistant Pilot onboard, arrival up Chnnamans Creek |
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