James Craig - Sydney to Hobart

Carnarvon Bay (Port Arthur) is such a delightful place we decided to
anchor here twice!  The first time at 0400 with the stockless anchor, then
later in the day we heaved up and anchored nearby with the 1.5 ton admiralty
pattern. It´s the first time we have done so, as it is such a beast!  Credit
goes principally to Bosun Steve Robinson, who established the order of
things for getting it safely over the side.  Various work goes on, including
adjustments to the whisker poles, supporting the jib boom.
A sunny, calm day, but there´s some nasty weather about, and it´s better for
us to stay here for the time being.  The barometer has fallen 14 Hp in as
many hours, confirming the weather forecasts, and there´s no point putting
our ship at risk so close to the finish line.
Various other activities continue, including the launching of a kayak by
parbuckling. (You might have to check your dictionaries!) The Mate, Peter
Petroff, is making a cat o´nine tails, much to the concern of anyone with a
guilty conscience, but the specific reason for this show of craftsmanship
remains a mystery...
The afternoon was highlighted by the arrival of tops´l schooner ´One & All´
to a hearty three cheers, and she anchored a cable away (1/10 of a nautical
mile, or 185 metres).  She completes the pretty picture of this idyllic
anchorage, and a boat was soon sent across to us with her bosun, Jenia, (who
helped Peter Ripley make JCs sails some years ago.) ´One & All´ promptly
challenged us to a cricket match, scheduled for tomorrow.