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| West Bay Middle Percy Island |
WE finally got
to our destination of the Percy Islands, after a late start passage from Island
Head creek due to sitting on a sandbank again.
The tidal differences are huge each day in this area and can differ at
high tide by a meter from a previous high tide the day before.
We sailed most of the way in light calm conditions, sails perfectly set at close haul and we were making way at an average of seven knots which was a good conversion out of a light breeze of 10 knots just off our bow.
Coming into
west bay at 9.30pm with no moonlight was a little tricky but we anchored had
some warming soup and settled for the night.
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| Sailing into the sunset to Middle Percy Island |
It has taken
18months of planning to get back to these islands as we missed last year
sailing and this year was delayed but finally we are here and the morning
sunrise of Percy Island beach was a joy to witness greeted by the sound of bleating wild heritage goats on the
rocky headland of the bay………………..WE made it at last.
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| Weather Change on its way |
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| Sens de la Vie in West Bay Middle Percy Islands |
The first
couple of days have been very social, enjoying the hospitality of the resident
caretakers of this island and meeting other fellow yachties. Harold the Goat supplied out first communal
meal of Goat stew. Lively conversation and guitar playing Jimmy Buffet songs
was a great start to our 10 days in this area.
Weather is
changing and we expect big winds over the next couple of days with some rain so
reading, fishing and generally doing not much is suiting us well. The waters
are crystal clear to a depth of 7 meters and warm and I am enjoying leisurely
swims at the beach.
The anchorage is rollie but not uncomfortable enough to
move and we are well sheltered for the expected weather changes.
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| West Bay |
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| Looking North |
Today I had the good fortune to be escorted around the island to the lookouts to view the southern side islands, in the island’s only vehicle by the caretaker Ernst. Spectacular views and a visit to the homestead for a cuppa was a delight.
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| Looking over South Side of Middle Percy |
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| Weather rolling in..........storms and wind building |
It is simple
uncomplicated living on the island. The homestead has well established orchards
and garden as well as bees. The livestock consist of Goats, peacocks and chickens. Cattle and sheep have long gone from the
islands farm of 100 years due to modern restraints of the lease with National
Parks and wildlife. Whilst it all sounds magical living on the island, being
sustainable takes hard work tendering to gardens and livestock. No going to the
local shop to buy milk and bread.
Kate
and her husband John who have the lease of the island are currently not on the
island taking a break and organising supplies for the next 6 months on the
mainland, on this occasion we will miss their hospitality but will catch up
next year.
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| The Kitchen at the Homestead |
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| Percy Island Homestead |
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| Not on Menu--------------but they are tasty |
My sister
Sandra will be pleased to know that Peacock on this Visit is not on the menu and
we were greeted handsomely today by the resident peacocks.
I suspect they wanted to show off how
beautiful they are to distract me from coming up with recipes to throw them in
a pot.
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