SYDNEY HARBOUR TRIP, SEP 11-14, 2020

The event to Sydney Harbour went ahead as planned with four boats venturing forth on Friday, hoping for a good breeze and a swift sail. Alas that hope didn’t come to fruition, however, it was an uneventful trip for most of us, except for one shackle that broke on the main halyard but lesson learned - have a spare line easily accessible for emergencies. Light winds prompted one of us to hoist their distinctive blue MPS.

First stop Manly, three public moorings were available & the 4th boat anchored nearby & we opted for an early night after sundowners.

Saturday’s itinerary included a ferry to Circular Quay, en route to visit a gorgeous floral display in the Botanic Gardens; lunch in the park & a stroll around the foreshore.

After breakfast on Sunday, next stop Drummoyne Sailing Club, where we had booked moorings. It’s a great location, right outside the club, adjacent to Birkenhead Point Marina and shops, and excellent walks. For $20 a night for the mooring comes access to the club and modern and clean showers. We enjoyed a meal together in the club that evening.

All boats returned to Pittwater on Monday, having enjoyed a long weekend of camaraderie and proving to ourselves, that it’s possible to visit the Harbour for only a short period, but still pack a lot in. Sighting whales breaching, dolphins frolicking and seals basking on the rocks at Barrenjoey provided final extra excitement.

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