The last night we sailed along at 8-9kn with the tide that held out till midnight before dying off. The boat slowed to 7-7.5kn and we were heading for an early arrival. Our ETA was lunch or just after but with 12hrs at full tilt we arrived at the outer harbour marks at 6.00am. By seven we were anchored at the quarantine area near the marina. We had company for the night as well, as two hitch-hikers (booby's) sat on the spin pole all night and only left as we turned to enter port. They had covered some sixty miles with us so we hope that they were happy with our destination. Of course they paid for their passage by leaving plenty of poop all over the pole and foredeck. At 8am we moved onto the quarantine dock where we were cleared to enter Australia. It all went very well and our officers on board were polite and friendly and helpful in answering our many questions. We then move into another berth in the marina. It is hot here and we have plenty to do. We are also looking forward to getting into town and buying the odd things that we have not managed to get for some time. We hope that you have enjoyed all of our trip with us so far. We do not know what's next, but that's the joy of cruising. If we leave here and head off somewhere else we will let you know... but for now that's it.
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