We had a leisurely breakfast,Gilly a couple of boiled eggs,no doubt prompted by the egg cup containing the sauce for the sashimi last night.
We gave them a head start but needed to catch them before Huon Island for a transfer.The morning was clear with a light Northerly breeze.
As we approached I called up Garth and suggested he work out a bit and unroll his sails for some film.
We got more than we expected,they put up their Multi Purpose Sail,it is considerably larger and with its Red,White and Blue panels made a spectacular sight.
They had it up for only a short time as the shore was approaching.We have to get it off they called.Good we have finished said Gilly.
I said this will test them,well the Farmer crew very raw at the beginning of the trip are now a well oiled crew.
Poor old Rod used to pull his hair out every time they had to go alongside or work the sails as he felt responsible for the safety of the boat but was sent below to avoid being seen on film.
He has trained them well to work Solquest.
The douse was a sight to see,I have seen well trained crews mess it up,but not today.
We transferred the crew to motor the last miles to Port Cygnet.
We anchored out as the jetty was occupied,would have been handy to go along side.
Ben was called on to run people here and there,they needed to get ashore to meet the person who was to guide them around for the filming required.
They also had a cook up after lunch.
They finished up on time as there was a plane to catch.Mathew was driven home by Toby in the van.Garth and Rod left for Kettering.The crew came on board and finished up.
Toby returned and Ben ferried them ashore with their gear for the trip home.
Masterpiece up anchored and left for Hobart via Alonnah to take Ross home.We arrived with his Wife and Son waiting on the jetty for him,sounds like he is going to have a busy time on his break.
We set a course for home and passed quite a few boats heading down towards the Channel for Easter,I hope the weather forecast does not eventuate for them.
Backed into our berth at the RYCT at 6.45.
There is now a ten day break before we go to sea again for three days to start at Cygnet and finish off the voyage.
The crew have another week of filming after that to tidy up things here and there.
Nearly home,across North West Bay with the mountain in view.
Solquest and Masterpiece in their berths after a circumnavigation of our amazing Island.
Our crew from the Big Smoke were impressed I think.
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