Still in Albany WA

Rainbow disappearing from Oyster Bay

How quickly times change. You may have noticed that there is a virus going round the world. This has had implications for our sailing plans. There are many issues to address, not least the lack of toilet paper! Albany is an area where there are a few places to anchor and moor as well as a very good, but pricey marina. Nearby, there are good shops including three supermarkets and the locals are very friendly and helpful. Freemantle is next to a large city and, while the Freemantle Sailing Club has extended to us a warm welcome, we would be staying in a marina with no knowledge of the surrounding areas.

Sunset from the moorings, Johnson's Cove

It is for these reasons that we have decided to stay in Albany. There is a further complication that our flights home at the end of April, while not formally cancelled, look extremely doubtful. In addition to this, most countries are refusing entry to foreign vessels. We cannot leave Australia by boat until May, because of the hurricane season. Even in May, we don’t know where we will be accepted. Right now, we are glad to be in Albany, which today has no known cases of Covid 19.

Ledge Beach

Our last week has been so different from our previous trips as we have always been moving on. Now, we motor to one anchorage, move to a mooring, pop into the marina and go off to another anchorage. Thus a week goes by.

Vancouver Beach, near Possession Point

As well as the moorings in Oyster Bay, Albany Waterside Marina and Quaranup Beach behind Possession Point, we’ve also tried Frenchman’s Bay and Ledge Bay. We had difficulty setting the anchor in the latter two. There are a number of walking trails around Albany, so we are keeping fit and enjoying the beautiful scenery.

On top of Possession Point. Can you see SD?

Thank you to those who have posted comments on our blog including the local couple who spotted us at Frenchman’s Bay, East of England Westerly Owners, friends in the north of England and Scotland and family members. We appreciate the interest shown in our travels.

Leeuwin II in King George Sound