We did well and arrived at Lake Cootharaba at 11.00 am so the plan was working. We tracked down some locals and to find out where we could unload the boat and what area they used for rigging.

Down on the lake foreshore it was so Voodoo finally came off the trailer.

The scenery around us was fantastic but we instantly noticed one major thing missing. There were no swells and waves crashing. It was as flat as a pancake. There was no tide to wash in and out and no current. This was interesting as we have never sailed in non ocean conditions before. We decided it might be a good idea to seek some advice from a local on what the lake is like so we managed to track down a very friendly and helpful local by the name of Geoff. He was great and explained the no go areas of the lake due to the shallowness of the water and how to leave the land and sail out to sailing area due to submerged rocks. We were now a little worried as we have not had to think about things like this before but we thought he was just being funny about the depth as the lake was massive so how could it not be over our heads?

We decided maybe it was a good idea to have some food first and think about this. Mum was rather shocked as we had already made them stop at the Red Crab for a big cooked breakfast and then again at the Matilda for muffins and drinks. If you are looking for the best muffins around then do not go past the Matilda, I strongly recommend the Double Chocolate Chip Muffins, the best I have had.