We left Wineglass Bay by 7:00am in an effort to get some distance behind us before the seas rose further with the increasing breeze. The trip up to Bicheno went well and the seas were certainly much kindlier than those we had faced two days ago.
The Gulch at Bicheno was relatively calm although the usual current was flowing through. Tegwen had the entire wharf to herself which made tying up easier. Francois, a retired Frenchman who was fishing at the wharf offered us a lift to the service station as well as subsequently back to town to get lunch. Beats walking with full jerry cans! This is the second time that the Bicheno locals have been exceedingly helpful.
Had lunch at the Bicheno Bakery, of course, and got some fresh food items at the IGA then walked back to the Gulch. Because of the swell in the Gulch, Bicheno can be a very difficult place to stop at but Tegwen has now twice been looked upon favourably.
The final leg for the day to Long Point took under two hours and the seas settled the closer we got. The Long Point anchorage is very sheltered at the moment and a lovely spot. The sunset was very dramatic with a myriad of strong cloud shapes painted in strong sun colours and dark greys. We were joined by another yacht just as this display commenced. A most relaxing and satisfactory way to end the day.
Looking forward to a restful night's sleep before heading off for Eddystone Point. The forecast looks much better and we hope to be able to sail most of the way tomorrow rather than having to motor to get there in a timely manner. The need to proceed is predicated on the weather forecasts for Bass Strait in a few days time. We are looking for favourable winds as Tegwen hasn't the fuel range to motor across Bass Strait and in any case, sailing is of course the preferred method of propulsion..
