Day 198 Yellow Patch to Pancake Creek

Today's journey was one of the longest legs of our trip. After trying to leave early but failing due to engine trouble and a strong tide, we headed down past Gladstone to Pancake Creek. While the winds started from the south east, the winds eventually changed to north-east again for us, which was very helpful. Dave and Jim again passed the time by challenging two other boats in a race, which according to official sources, took place ten miles from 'Pancake Creek.' The boys have termed this race a 'tacking dual' which Amy and Jo just nod politely at. We did 'win' anyway, which meant that we had first choice of an anchorage in Pancake Creek, even though the three boats were close behind us, and parked right next to us!