We are approximately 350 nm north of Brisbane wandering south. After 6 weeks of windy rough weather in the Cairns area, we have had near perfect conditions for the last week. Most days we have traveled 50 –70 miles and anchored overnight at some of the places we visited on the way north. Today there is hardly a breath of wind or ripple on the sea. We occasionally come upon whales playing on the surface. This is the season the humpbacks come north to have their babies and we frequently see mothers and babies frolicking. We keep our distance and slow down and the whales seem to ignore us and just enjoy themselves. They seem like kids in a pool as they slap their fins, splash about, and play with each other.
With conditions this good, we may continue day and night for the next 2 days and run nonstop to Brisbane. In weather this beautiful the overnight anchorages are spectacular, but it is very rare to have smooth seas for traveling at this time of year. Happy hour on the fly bridge while underway is hard to beat!
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