Penang, Malaysia

We are now anchored up just north of Rimau Island between it and Penang. We had a pretty easy run up the coast mostly motor sailing in calm, murky water with overcast skies. The great sailing  and clear weather south of Port Dixon must have been a fluke. We also had  huge thunder showers the past two evenings once we were anchored. Very interesting experience with 20 kt. winds, no visibility and buckets of rain. The light show was pretty impressive too.

Unfortunately, we could not get into the Straits Quay Marina in Penang as they were completely full. Too bad, really, as everyone recommended it very highly. We shall just have to go back later in the month after our haul-out.

It should be a quiet night here and we plan to be up at dawn and leave for Langkawi tomorrow. We may make it by nightfall but if not we will anchor for the night in southern Langkawi and get to Rebak Marina on the following day. Full report when we get there.