Bremer Bay to Investigator Island

Leaving Little Boat Harbour, we motored around to Bremer Bay and had lunch at the river mouth just outside the town.  White sand and crystal clear water with good holding would summarize this spot, however strong easterlies may make it uncomfortable for an overnight stay. 

After lunch at 1300 hrs we headed off motor sailing for Investigator Island in a very light ESE breeze.  These conditions stayed with us all night and 15 hours later and quite a few litres of diesel, we hove to 3 nm off the Island to await daylight.

Investigator Island consists of two very large rocks joined by a rocky saddle, forming a U shaped bay facing south.  The holding is excellent, but the anchorage is 15 to 20 meters deep and providse a challenge when pulling up a 15 kg Rocna on the end of 20 m of chain.  An electric anchor winch is beginning to sound inviting.