Day 5

Arrived alongside Esperance fisherman's dock ,engine off at 4.25 am.

The wind seemed to follow us wherever we turned!

The forecast promised a shift to more North East but we must have been too fast for it.

Perfect in here but I would bet it is still blowing out there.

Crew all down for a quick uninterrupted kip without all of the banging and crashing.

  

Think this will only be a pit stop for fuel and a couple of things.

We will have a look at the weather but it seems we need to get away.Unfortunately need to take the scenic route again.We have to time the last bit to Port Lincoln to fit the weather pattern,suspect a fair bit more bashing yet.

These boats were not designed for long haul passages,just day boats really,dash out and do your business and dash home again,The accomodation is as far forward as possible to allow as much room aft for working and tanks.

The more we see of Basic Instinct the more we like the workmanship in her,she has done plenty of work but is basically. In good nick.The previous owners were dashers and I believe they did not live near where she was kept as evidenced by all the little non essential things left when they needed a bit of attention.Would not suit us but as long as she went they were happy by the looks of it.

Rod and Biggs have some work to do on this project.I think they are looking forward to it,No retirement for Biggsy for a while.What would he do anyway,can't imagine him lying on a beach at Port Douglas.

Pulled up for a couple of minutes to check the engine over and dip the fuel tanks under a cape just before dark. Indications were we will revise the fuel consumption down from our first estimates.

We I'll have it pretty right after filling this time. I did the engine room all good there then back into it again.

Mick up and on the tea ,Sally just called and Biggs wandered out ,looks like game on before long.

Be nice to have a shower and put some clean clothes on.

When I came up one deck there was a swallow perched on the rail.I wonder if he needs a lift to Tassie,none at home yet.

Alongside at Esperance.