Middle Island 23/04/13

Had some wind at last and managed to sail for a good four hours on the 30 mile leg from the Duke to Middle Island. There are some huge rocks just under the sea around here and the waves rear up into huge breakers and a mass of white water just to keep the navigator on his toes. They were awesome to watch.  Anchored in the corner of Goose Island Bay (appropriate name don’t you think Greg?) near the Pink Lake which is one of the designated anchorages at Middle Island and of course the light wind came in from the north. We had been told that this island is good in all weather, but a northerly. Luckily it was light. We spent the morning walking along the beach and over the huge sheets of granite rock which makes up this island. There were some amazingly fast little stripey lizards which flashed in all directions as we walked over the rocks. Now I know where the best Cushion Bushes come from. They have been sculpted by the salt laden winds of the Southern Ocean on Middle Island and they are just like a tough mounded cushion. We explored Goose Island Bay in the dinghy and are now about to partake in ‘Beer O’clock’ out on the deck. Tomorrow - The Bight.