Experiencing the warmth and close vicinity to dramatic coast lines is the reason we put up with all the trials of crossing Bass Straight. Awoke after a great nights sleep and away by 6.30 am. Blue skies and light breezes for our 42 mile run to Bermagui. This leg took about 7 hours with us lounging around the boat enjoying looking at the shore about 2 miles away. Its completely different sailing the NSW coast, only ever a few hours from a safe harbour and there doesnt seem to be the extremes in weather that you get in victoria.
By early afternoon we picked up the leads into Bermagui and motored in through the channel. Once in, local fishermen helped us tie up to the main pier and promptly welcomed us with a large bucket of Oysters. Mick then sat down with a screw driver and devoured them all. The local deck hand of the fishing boat 'Hacka' gave us directions around the town.
We all walked into town and had a great coffee and just while away an hour or so. Back to the boat for freshly cooked fish and chips and a DVD night on board.
Sam heading off to Melbourne tomorrow whilst Mick and I push on towards Sydney Harbour.
