It was a bonus to arrive at Laguna Quays, where the boat had been berthed for the last 10 months, in time to join in the mandatory Friday night BBQ. There were at least 20 yachties (and ex yachties) at the BBQ which gave us the opportunity to renew acquaintances and be bought up to date on their latest adventures/misadventure on the water. We also had a couple of enjoyable sundowners with Annie and Harry from ‘Calypso Cat’ and Ross and Yvonne before we headed out of the Marina. During our week taking Rod around the Whitsundays we briefly met Lance and Trish from ‘Euphoria’ at Goldsmith Island, Lynton and Barb’s on ‘Ka La We’ at Happy Bay and Phil and Pat from ‘Aquavista‘ at Nara and Gulnare anchorages. It was fun to have drinks with them on 2 nights and meet their guests. We look forward to having more contact with all of the above mentioned and other yachties over the next couple of months. It certainly has added a whole new dimension to the cruising experience meeting people from other boats and sharing knowledge and experiences. Bev and Murray have just sold Catillac so were delighted to have them call into the boat yard at Mackay for a quick cuppa as they headed down the coast by car on there way back to the west. Many yachties including us, will have wonderful memories of happy, fun times spent on Catillac. It is a beautiful boat and Bev and Murray very, very hospitable. 
