Breakwater Marina Townsville

We departed Horseshoe Bay on Sunday morning 14th July to head to Townsville for a week in the marina.  As we departed the winds were light and so we hoisted the sails but as we came around the north east point of Magnetic Island we were suddenly hit with 20 knot winds and rough seas.  As we came closer into Cleveland Bay the seas and winds settled down to enjoy a short sail to the marina entrance.  Once tied up and checked in with the Breakwater Marina we headed into the city to the Sunday Markets that were still on.  We were able to purchase some fresh produce and enjoy a nice lunch in the sunshine listening to live music.  It was then a walk along The Stand and of course a stop at the Gelato Shop.

Being in the marina gave us an opportunity and address to get a new Mainsail Halyard and some good wet weather pants delivered. Hopefully the weather will stay as it has been this week and we wont need the wet weather gear.

It was also an opportunity for Steve to go to the top of the mast and replace the Halyard without being tossed and flapped about by a rocking and rolling boat. 

Our timing is good as July is festival time in Townsville so hopefully we will find some of the attractions.

Townsville is a great place to spend some time and the marina could not have been more helpful with a loan car to head out and get your heavy stuff and a fantastic lady barber who cut our hair.

The marina is situated on The Strand and what a fantastic place to walk and spend time with plenty of places to eat and of course many gelato stores for Steve to get his fix.  We have walked so much over the past week to restock the pantry and found most places in walking distance.  There is also a good bus service to get to the outer shopping precincts to purchase those extras needed.  We were even in walking distance to head out to Queens Park for a free concert last night.  The 1RAR Army Acoustic Band were very entertaining and the backup to Joe Camilleri and the Black Sorrows who were fantastic playing some of their old songs along with some new songs they have released.  The park was packed with people enjoying the entertainment.  We could not have asked for better weather bright sunshine every day so now looking forward to moving north again to get out and do some snorkelling and paddle boarding.

By Marg