Leaving Keppel after a shit nights sleep on anchor we headed for Percy Islands which should have been about a 16 hrs trip, getting us there about midnight. The sail was good with favourable winds until we we got close to Percy then the currents got us and we slowed up to about 2-3 knots of speed over ground. We didn't end up arriving to about 4am, anchoring in the dark is always a bit testing but lucky we had good moon. All safely anchored time for an early morning bourbon and then of to sleepy sleep land after another very long day in the Ocean.

Awakening the next morning or about 3 hrs after we had just closed our eyes we were still anchored in the same spot and had a new island to explore. There is a A frame hut on the beach here where sailors have left some sort of memorabilia nailed to the hut to register there date of visit. There are signs that date back 50 years. There is a barbacue there that visiting sailors use, along with mozzy coils etc etc that people leave as donations when they leave. This hut is kept neatley by a lone caretaker who lives on the top of the island about 4 miles away, and rumour has it that She has spowned 3 monkey like humans who roam wildley searching the island for small children who have lost there way so they can feed on there brains. Na just kidden about that bit. We did however meet the cartaker and he seemed like a nice bloke and very hospitable.

Sunday night we spent on the beach with Yacht Screensavers crew having a BBQ and a few beers relaxing and looking at the sunset . Monday we decided to go for a walk up the mountain as we were told that you could get Phone reception. What was supposed to a leisurly stroll ended up a 4 km up hill hike , so at the 3km point our phones cut in and Elaine and I decided to turn back and head back down to base camp, while the others continued up to the homestead.

The swell had risen up quite a bit so getting back into the dingy in the beach swell ended up in tears and very wet. Once safely back onto the boat a very rolly night was had by all. Next morning we prepared the boat early for departure to Mackay as we needed to move on to get away from the swell. The we were up at 5.30 am and waiting for the weather report from Screensaver as our comunications were limited. The weather not looking the best we decided it would have to be better than where we were so we headed off for Mackay . It ended up being a fantastic day of sailing. 10 hours later at 5pm we pulled into Mackay harbour and into a Marina berth all safe and sound. Once helping Screensaver in we headed for the bar where we had pizza and Craig had a steak, a few cold beers we were looking for our bed and a calm night sleep.

Wednesday was spent doing washing, food shopping and cleaning the boat as we are only going to spend 2 nights here. I stayed on the boat claening and Elaine and Craig went food shooping. Craig came back with the food and no Elaine. Elaine didnt seem to make back from shopping until about 630pm as her and Missey ( Screensavers crew ) decided that some girl time was in order.

Thursday morning Elaine prepaired salad rolls for lunch so it would be easier to have on our journey. After filling up with fuel we left the marina about 12 pm and headed for Brampton Island . This leg should be about 4 hrs. The weather is being very kind to us at the moment and the sail to Brampton was another enjoyable ride. We arrived on the Northern side of Brampton ( near the resort ) about 3.30 and anchoured in a calm bay . Its very quite here so Craig and myself did a bit of fishing and I also took Elaines toe nail polish at the same time as I have to learn to that. Screensaver popped over for for a couple of sunset drinks. Dinner consisted of potatoe bake and tbone steaks. Another calm night was had.

From here our plans are we have to be at Hamilton Island by Sunday morning because Craig has a flight home at 2pm. Hamilton is on about 30 mile from here so we will probably spend the next couple of days exploring som islands