Day 24 - Shaw Island to Airlie Beach

The shells of Shaw Island

DF in her new home at Abell Point Marina

 We finally made an excursion ashore on Shaw Island. The beach had a very interesting mix of sand and shell grit. Many of the shells looked like the Holy Dollars of old and would make a brilliant necklace but for National Park rules about taking things home.....

A rather average sunset from  Whitsunday Sailing Club

We had a brilliant run up to Airlie with 20kts up the stern and relatively smooth seas. We averaged 8 kts for the run so arrived at Abell Point Marina much earlier than expected. I have to say that they run a very slick and customer focused operation. Everyone has been super friendly and nothing is too much trouble for everyone from the dockhands through to the office staff. We got an excellent discount for being Shag Islet Yacht Club members and they have a courtesy car for local shopping.





We decided to walk into Airlie Beach so that Pete could book his travel home and continued on to the Whitsunday Sailing Club for a few beers and dinner. Sitting on the balcony was most pleasant - there was a mixed fleet of Laser dinghies training off the club so that brought back quite a few memories. The evening is being finished off by watching the State of Origin game. I think I already know the outcome!

Tomorrow will be a mix of cleaning, shopping and general boat maintenance. What fun!