And So It Begins

And so today our journey begins, if in a somewhat low key, motoring to Mindarie.

Our Iron Sail for the next few days

After finishing the loading of supplies tonight, tomorrow we head off to Geraldton, again likely to be motoring due to northerlies and the need to get to Geraldton before weather closes in late Thursday.

A day off in Geraldton Friday will be followed by an overnighter to Shark Bay and hopefully some warmer weather.

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  1. Sheila Johnson (Sheila Ewin)24 July 2017 at 22:47

    Good Luck you two can't wait to read about your adventures xx

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  2. Unknown25 July 2017 at 18:36

    Good luck on the way up, hope the winds swing in your favour!

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