The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
Gove anchorage in Inverell Bay is mostly a peaceful place. With the easterly and southeasterly winds there is no sea or swell intrusion. The wind when it gets up is only a minor disturbance. So that’s good. The downside is that Truce is becoming a dirty red colour, the same as everything around here. It’s the windborne bauxite dust that settles everywhere.
I love Gladstone marina. Now, I am not a big fan of marinas, they are just a necessity in certain parts for refuelling, provisioning, sheltering from weather, repairs or a good shower. However, Gladstone marina is exceptional. Knowledgeable and helpful staff, excellent facilities, showers, lounge, courtesy bus into town and all set-in park surrounds, quite chill and relaxed. I don’t expect it’s a place for serious repairs and maintenance (there is no sailmaker) but a great stop over marina.
A blustery night in Te Ana Marina last night, with doubled up dock lines Truce was snug and secure, I slept well. This morning was less windy fresh and sunny. I had a late start and messed around on the boat before heading off to do the laundry. Suddenly it hit me, I had forgotten... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 