How was your Australia Day?
- Filed under: Yacht Cruising, Racing & Sailing
- Date: Jan 28,2008
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Australia Day for me is about lazing around outside, eating and having a beer. This year instead of the standard barbie I and the SuperMac crew decided to go sailing.
We set out at 9 AM from Townsville Marina and headed off to Magnetic Island. There was not too much wind so we motored some of the way with the main sail up to add to our speed. The weather was beautiful - absolutely stunning. Cruising our way around to the other side of the island we held our course and lazed on the deck.
We lowered anchor in Radical Bay, put our stinger suits on and went for a snorkel. After a nice swim we opened the eski, pulled out some lamingtons and basked in the sun. On crackers we had some Tasmania Heritage Double Brie and blue cheese. To wash it all down I had a beer - Low Carb Pure Blondes. 
We were anchored in Radical Bay a secluded beach on the far side of Magnetic Island, tropical Queensland Australia. Nibbles and beers were plentiful and the Australian National Flag hoisted at the bow.
Did you know?
“The tradition of noticing 26 January began early in the nineteenth century with Sydney almanacs referring to First Landing Day or Foundation Day. That was the day in 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet of eleven convict ships from Great Britain and the first governor of New South Wales, arrived at Sydney Cove. The raising of the Union Jack there symbolised British occupation of the eastern half of the continent”
History of Australia Day - Beginnings, Australian Government Australia Day Website