Escape from Sydney - Off to Lord Howe (22nd April)

Finally the weather is behaving itself and the plan is to leave the CYCA today and start making our way to Lord Howe.

It was a big day here at the CYCA yesterday with the opening of the winter season. We were very impressed with the level of boat they provided for the Sail Past - perhaps we could look at doing something similar for the start of the season down the SBSC this year (see photo below)

Official Sail Past Boat @ CYCA

We had the customs people on board early this morning to clear us out of Australia so even if we don't escape today we will need to be out of here first thing tomorrow morning.

At this stage the only thing holding us up is the delivery of a new part that MAY make our sat phone link up to a data connection *fingers crossed*.  After talking to some fellow cruisers we are not all the confident as they seem to have had the same experience as we have but can only try.  We have received a few tips up here so will be looking at some other options as well as we continue on our travels.

Grahame (aka Roger) was presented with his official Mustang Sally "Coral Sea Cruz" shirt so we hope to see him wearing it with pride down at the club.

All going well we will be out of here by lunch time and will try to submit another Blog report once we get to Noumea early in May.

Bon Jour for now!

Amazing what you can catch
 at the CYCA