Friday 23 July Still in Mackay Marina. Chris is in Sydney getting a grandchild fix and due back tomorrow. We have been doing a few jobs meanwhile. Engines serviced, dunny fixed (what an unpleasant job that was – well I hope it is “was” because if it not I have to do it again and that, I do not want to have to do!!). We are also putting in an extra halyard so we can fly the spinnaker easier. It was all supposed to be finished today, but guess what, parts not available so it is now Monday……at least the chap rang and told us straight away so that is a good thing. From here we will sail north and are two days away from the Whitsundays now. It is howling today so happy to be in the Marina now. It is likely to blow hard for the next few days so happy to wander up the marina to grab a coffee etc. Couple of boats here we know so that’s fun. Shiraz is from SA and we met them in Middle Harbour, the other Eureka I met at Coffs while waiting for the steering cable (yes, Jim spectra would have been a good idea – maybe next time).