Guys we are about to embark on the most anticipated leg of the trip, we have been thinking about and planning for this section for almost a year now and have spent the best part of the last two days getting ready for our morning departure.
As expected the weather is going to give us a bit of curry with tomorrow being no exception – as I sit here in my tent 14 knots of easterly wind is grabbing at the leaves of the trees and singing us a song that we would prefer not to be hearing.
We expect at least one day of no paddling due to strong winds – this is likely Friday or Saturday this week. Our expected itinerary goes like this.
Night one camp approx 10 kms south of Water Park Point. Night two camp Cape Manifold. Night three camp at Pearl bay. Night four Reef Point. Night five Leichester island. Night six MacDonald point. Night seven Stanage Bay( water resupply point). Night eight Wild duck island. Night nine – back on the mainland West hill island. Day ten Cape Palmerston National park. Day eleven Armstrong beach ( civilisation) . As stated above we will be adding days on for bad weather especially poorly timed northerlies. We leave tomorrow with over 100 litres of water and lots of food. If you are following us on the new tracker see how close we are to our plan… If the weather is good we will paddle further, conversely we will take more time.
Another reminder we will be unlikely to blog for several days after tomorrow. We will take plenty of photos for you all to see.
Talk soon. DT
redwinekayaks 
Good luck guys. The area around Byfield National Park is a beautiful part of QLD. Make sure to take a photo of the famous Five Rocks.
Stay safe.
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Dean and Marty This is from Bob your camp neighbours from 1770 we are folloing you with great interest I envy you guyes as I would not have the balls to what you are doing Please keep safe catch more fresh fish Naedine and myself love your messages Bye
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