Murray Channel – Nassau Bay – Wollaston Islands - Cape Horn –
Wulaia Bay
Up early and ready for Cape Horn. The captain gave the all clear and we went ashore in the zodiacs. The Navy guy (lighthouse keeper) greeted us on the steps. John and I had a chat and learned his daughter collected rocks from the beach and painted them to raise money for her next holiday. The stones were on offer, for a tip, at the light house.
It was a beautiful day mostly sunny with a gently breeze very unexpected. I bought a certificate from the navy man and gave a donation for a small nicely painted rock.
Cape horn was just another island in looks but has featured in many of the sailing books I have read. Great to stand here at last and imagine the old sailing ships sailing past. There are at least 800 known wrecks close by.
Next stop Wulaia Bay
(beautiful bay) We went on the longer walk to the top of the ridge
and had a great view down on the bay and ship. The Australis company
has a lease on the bay and has turned the old army radio station into
a museum, with a mail barrel. Leave a post card and take one from
your home country either to deliver by hand or post.
After dinner the
Cape Horn chart was auctioned and was sold for US$1600 by a Hong
Kong couple.