Day 3 - Hogan Island

Today the guys completed their first big ocean crossing of 52km from Refuge Cove to Hogan. They were slowed down by fairly lumpy seas with 15-25 knot southerly winds. Overall it was a good day however, completing the crossing in 8 hours. The conditions were fairly challenging the last few kilometres before Hogan with the swell rebounding off the island and a strong tidal flow.

A couple of minor incidents also occurred with sea sickness resulting in a boat changeover in the middle of the ocean (which is not recommended!) and the electric pump in the single packed it in. But it was a great feeling to get to land, especially due to the fact that the island could not be seen from the start of the paddle. Glad the compass was working well.

The cove of Hogan Island is nice and protected and has a great view of the Kent group - the team's destination for tomorrow which is a 40km paddle. Timmy used his fishing skills and caught a big groper in the arvo which went well with dinner. They're all hoping for a good night's sleep but have heard many reports of a raging night life on Hogan (namely noisy penguins and rats, eek!).

Oh what a feeling! Hogan Island