Cape Upstart, wet and windy

Yes we finally made Cairns on Sunday, had the motors serviced on the Monday, picked up Flynn and Kai from the airport on Tuesday left Wednesday 10th November from Yorky’s Knob marina at 0530.We also caught up with Charles and Leonie, shopped for stores, washed and refueled Kiella in those few days as well.
An over night anchorage at Dunk Island, after we had participated in a drink at the bar and Kai had a swim in the resort pool after seeking permission. Kai saw his first coconut trees and walked through the rain forest.
Again up at 0500 and off to Magnetic Island. On arrival Kai and Flynn went for a swim in their new stinger suits after partaking in an ice cream and beer on tap. Motoring out to Kiella we also spotted a sea turtle.
The next day up at 0500 and off down the coast. Originally was looking at Glouster Island, but with rising seas and day one with no sea sickness we ducked into Cape Upstart, and here we are with overcast skies, rain, wind etc.
Day three of having Flynn and Kai on board; plus the third day off coming into an anchorage with rain, thank goodness for the radar.

Flynn’s spiel.
Well after an uneventful flight and the most excited 5 year old around (thanks for the lift Nick), we arrived in sunny Cairns. The long pants that were a good idea in Melbourne soon had some one very hot and bothered.
Out for dinner at the marina and then at the ungodly time of 0500 we were up and leaving Cairns. Thank god for day light savings although 6 is not much better.
With slight digestive misdemeanor (4 times) on route to Dunk we arrived with the now traditional monsoonal downpour.
Planes landing over our head and walking thru a rainforest, we arrived at the quiet resort. This soon changed as Kai was let loose on the pool. Back to the boat and a great meal and the now traditional pre dawn get up and away we go. I got a bit more organized and had two lures out most of the time down to Magnetic Island. 80 pound trace was broken on first fish strike, and then a 56 pound swivel disintegrated. Either the fish are bigger than I thought or the 10 or so knots we are going is making it a little harder.
Again up at ungodly o’clock and off the Cape Upstart, desperate for bait so have everything out the back on a hook apart from Kai. Our first digestive upset free day so all in all getting better. Currently trying to get ashore so fish for some bait, but the downpour is making this a little difficult.