February 2021 River Boat Expedition

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The gang got together to catch up with Jon and Bea who were missed at Christmas care of COVID restrictions and work. Louise's sister Michele joined the crew as did Tony Donovan and friend Sharon. A failedAtherton/Donovan expedition to chart the waters from Brunswick Heads to Mullimbimby failed in 2014 (shown here) but succeeded this time. On the return leg we attempted - but failed - to climb to the abandoned rail bridge that was part of the successful 2010 cross deserted line expedition of 2010 (seen here).

Feb 19th - arriving at accommodation in Brunswick Heads ("Bruns" to the locals)	A walk in the rain to meet the other crew at the classy Brunswick Heads Bowls Club. Good food actually	Feb 20th - It was time to set off. That way!
At the helm...Skipper Chris Atherton	.	A large kite looks out for fish.
there was a wee sprinkle of rain so the Skipper throws on his elegant wet weather gear	It had been raining for days, so impossible to see anything in the water	Past the old decommissioned rail bridge. Crossed during the famous 2010 Atherton/Donovan expedition!
Tied up at Mullumbimby for lunch and to meet Jon and Bea Atherton	The crew were given shore leave to a quick visit to Mullumbimby	And return in high spirits
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.	.	The three Bros pose for the family shot in memory of mother Terry who dies 11 years prior on the 19th Feb
It's off again to head back to harbour	Tony Donovan takes a few snaps	taking a break
BBQ and lunch done Navigator Atherton looks out for sandbanks and storm debris	Attempting to tie up at the rail bridge. Later aborted	Spotter/navigator duty handed over to Louise ad sister Michele
A zig-zag course is suggested

Feb 19th - arriving at accommodation in Brunswick Heads ("Bruns" to the locals)

A walk in the rain to meet the other crew at the classy Brunswick Heads Bowls Club. Good food actually

Feb 20th - It was time to set off. That way!

At the helm...Skipper Chris Atherton

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A large kite looks out for fish.

there was a wee sprinkle of rain so the Skipper throws on his elegant wet weather gear

It had been raining for days, so impossible to see anything in the water

Past the old decommissioned rail bridge. Crossed during the famous 2010 Atherton/Donovan expedition!

Tied up at Mullumbimby for lunch and to meet Jon and Bea Atherton

The crew were given shore leave to a quick visit to Mullumbimby

And return in high spirits

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The three Bros pose for the family shot in memory of mother Terry who dies 11 years prior on the 19th Feb

It's off again to head back to harbour

Tony Donovan takes a few snaps

taking a break

BBQ and lunch done Navigator Atherton looks out for sandbanks and storm debris

Attempting to tie up at the rail bridge. Later aborted

Spotter/navigator duty handed over to Louise ad sister Michele

A zig-zag course is suggested