In Mooloolabah Marina

I was up early. 02:30 and underway from Surfers by 03:10, winds much lighter, and a long slog up the eastern shores of Stradbroke and Morton Islands. Pretty low, sand dunes most of the way, no population so no internet signal. Had some very heavy showers at times. Eventually after about 60 miles Cape Morton, at the northern end of Morton Island appeared out of the gloom, (remember I'm now in the Sunshine State). I eventually had to start my motor to get around the Cape and avoid the off shore rocky islets and shoals. Just around the corner there is a sheltered bay where I eventually dropped anchor. It was beautiful and calm with just a light swell. Unfortunately the way Paragon was lying was across the swell, so I had a bit of a rock 'n roll night.
The trip yesterday was fairly uneventful, from Cape Morton across to Mooloolaba, where I have treated myself to a night in the marina and a day off today. I did have a run in with a tanker, he was on a collision course with me and slowing down, eventually I saw a pilot boat coming out and I knew he was dropping off his pilot right on my track. I called him up on the radio and I agreed to alter course and pass behind him, he was very appreciative.
Last evening I was able to catch up on the washing and a have a proper shower. Today is shopping and a few jobs to be done on the boat. I'll leave here late this afternoon to avoid paying another $40 marina fees, then go out into the bay, anchor overnight and get another early start tomorrow.