Pictured is the bauxite ore loading plant at Gove.
Today was a short trip to Elizabeth Bay via Cape Wilberforce; there were tide considerations.
Tomorrow is even more dependent on the tide... The Gugari Rip aka, Hole In The Wall. The shortcut through the 'Hole' saves 35 n. miles on the trip to Darwin, but can be 'exhilarating.' It is the boating equivalent to threading the eye of a needle.
Most of the land between here and Darwin is Aboriginal land. We don't have landing permits and therefore, theoretically, are not able to put a foot a shore. Steep fines apply.
The boat did not take on much water today; Gerry has installed an extra bilge pump. Doubt will have ongoing internet coverage, although if we are near an Aboriginal community, there may be.
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