We've had to use VHF radio relays from our friends on Georgia J as well as Marine Rescue Bundaberg to contact Customs as well as the Marina, as our VHF radio isn't working on channels 22, 80 or 81, which are the working channels for these folks. Actually, I used the SSB radio to make initial contact with VRB, and then worked out the fact the VHF was funky. Don't know what's going on, as all other channels appear to receive and transmit fine...another boat mystery. At any rate, we upped anchor and moved over to the Q dock at 0830, and the Customs people came shortly after. They were professional, friendly and informative, and when they departed we awaited our visit from Immigration. Again, another fine experience with a very competent, informative official, and we were told to take our quarantine flag down - we're officially cleared into Australia! Kim, Sharon and Harold (Georgia J) came over with welcoming mimosas after they helped with our lines as we docked across from them in a marina berth. We finally dragged ourselves off the boat to go look at the complex here; I visited the chandlery and sailmaker, and Sue went to the small store and laundromat. The marina office extended a warm welcome, and it felt good to take a hot shower again.
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