We are back with an update on the Barnacles delivery journey. As some of you might know, we've encountered a few unexpected delays along the way. While these pushed us to the limit of our initial time frame, we've made some strategic decisions to ensure the yacht's safe and smooth arrival at its final destination. Our arrival in the Torres Strait coincided with the start of the SE trade wind season, and the Southeast Trades were blowing strong across the Coral Sea. As Thursday Island wasn't ideal for waiting out weather, we opted for a collaborative approach. After thorough discussions with everyone involved, we decided to navigate Barnacles down the Queensland coast to Mackay. Why Mackay? Mackay boasts excellent facilities – perfect for getting the yacht back in tip-top shape before tackling the rest of the voyage. While the Indonesian yards provided fantastic service and skilled workers, sometimes a vessel like this requires highly specialized attention. At Mackay Mar...