MBBC Cruising Section – 29 May 2011 - Bribie Report
A glorious day dawned on the Sunday, albeit with forecast of showers which were not to be, and the previously hoped for (March) BBQ gathering of boaties at the Bongaree beach was re-attempted.
This time we all got ashore, met some old, some new members, shared some of Adam’s prawns, and generally agreed to repeat this again, and regularly.
Adam, Clive, Quinnie and Lorraine in “Reef Gypsy”, “Lucky Lady”, and “Emma” were all able to take advantage of the good weather also on Saturday and ventured up north of the Bribie Bridge and spent the night off Banksia Beach coming down to set up an anchorage for us all about half a mile north of Bongaree Jetty – a good spot, and a good choice.
They were soon joined by Rob in “Antares”, and I arrived about an hour later along with John and Julie Schultz who came over for the ride. Shortly we were then joined by Mike and Sue in “Mahogany” who had Doug, Pam and friend Merilyn on board. Geoff and Jock off the pilot boat “Buragin” soon joined us, and we were then pleasantly surprised by a visit from the sailing Bay Cruise regulars, Chris and Therese Marty, who had taken the car option and driven over.
The BBQ began with everybody drooling over Adam’s prawns which he magnanimously shared with (most) of those present. The Schultz’s had previously arranged to bring “some meat and salad” for the luncheon fare that I was to partake along with them, however their idea of catering is on somewhat of a grand scale so much so that they could have successfully fed the whole of Bribie Island with the amount of food that emanated out of the numerous wheeled bags/suitcases we bought ashore. I mean, I know I am a big lad, but…………….thanks Julie, it was great.
Following lunch, Gary and Fiona Semenoff and kids also dropped in by car to chat and then watch the hilarity of an 8’ rubber duck with me and the Schultz’s and about 15 bags of slightly diminished supplies rowing out to “Sunshine” with an inch or two only of freeboard, and the differing gyrations of non-athletic bodies going through a myriad of exertions attempting to get back on board. There was a round of applause from the shore as we managed it without any of us getting wet. It was just the getting of the dinghy back on the coachouse roof that nearly caused it all to be undone. Nevertheless perseverance prevailed.
With a lunchtime low tide we had the tide with us both ways across the pond so it was only in the Passage that we had to push against it, with the tide change the slight breeze went around more to the South East making the anchorage and conditions even better and more sheltered. It all turned out to be an excellent day, and one to be repeated. Thanks to all who made it.
With the Queens Birthday Long Weekend on the 11/12/13th and although it is only a couple of weeks away, it is hoped that an extended overnighter again to Bribie can be accommodated. Some will not be able to spend the three days, some may only make it up for the day, but for those who can, we will plan to be there at least for the Sunday BBQ again at the same place at Bongaree. This caters for all those who may have a problem negotiating the 4.8m clearance of the Bribie Bridge
A 7.30pm Thursday gathering at the club prior to this weekend on the 9th will follow those who would like to join some of us for the special “Schnitzel Night” at the club restaurant.
See you there.
David Mason-Cox
“Sunshine”
0419 711488
cruisingmbbc@gmail.com
