The weather coming up through the strait was great, I got about half way and was looking for an anchorage when I went aground and with a fast falling tide I was stuck fast. The tide still had about 2 hours of run out, so by the time it was low tide she was listing about 45 degrees.
I had to wait for a further 2 hours for the tide to come in sufficiently to float off, find some deeper water and anchor. VMR Sandy Strait were very helpful with info on tides, currents etc.
Next morning, yesterday, I completed through the strait and have come up Burnett Heads, long trip, 14 hours, and no wind to speak of so it was motoring all the way. having a day off in Burnett Heads harbour today, re-fueled, done an oil change and my washing and shopping. Now at anchor in the harbour having a "rest"
My apologies for offending everyone with today's photo, but Chez particularly requested it.
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