November 2018... The race was postponed for 7 hours waiting for the weather to abate. Unfortunately although the wind did decrease to 25-35kts, the swells were still 4-5 mts on the beam which was really uncomfortable and after a couple of knockdowns decided to preserve the boat and crew and head back to Melbourne....
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C’est La Vie Princess V52 Gold Coast to Mackay & return June / July 2015
Peter and Sharon wanted to discover the Whitsundays on their new Princess V52. I assisted Peter for the trip up in June and my crew Martin helped me with the return delivery in July....
“Kibitzer” Meridian 580 Pilothouse Fremantle to Melbourne March 2015
Back across the "Bight" for me on this superb vessel. Joining me on this delivery is Andy my long distance specialist and supplier of a great movie library for our viewing pleasure!...
Heritage 52 Queenscliff Pt Phillip Bay to Georges River Sydney Feb 2015
We believed there bad people but also good people, like you. So just to show our great appreciation and gratitude we have promptly paid you with little bonus. May God bless you and your family. ...
“On The Double” Grainger 1220 Pittwater to Fremantle January 2015
3 Weeks and 2 days covering over 2,500 nautical miles saw Ted along with friend John and myself arrive in Fremantle, incident free....
“Oscar V” Ranger 42 Pittwater to Aqua Paradise Brisbane December 2014
Roy was “boatless” for just 6 days before buying Oscar V, site unseen from Andrew Moore Marine in Pittwater. By the time it was surveyed, I had to squeeze the delivery in, leaving on boxing day to make sure we got it north in time for New Year. No promises to Roy, but...
Continue reading“Ann Louise” Bavaria 32 Sydney to Hobart December 2014
Johannes had his late model Bavaria 32 in Pittwater but relocated to Hobart so along with two of his work associates, asked me to assist with the delivery to Hobart. Murray and Lloyd joined me in Sydney and sailed her to Eden where we waited for Johannes. As luck has it, it was during...
Continue reading“HaHa” Lagoon 620 Port of Airlie to Sydney November 2014
A last minute call from owner Christian after his regular skipper had medical issues meant I had the pleasure of delivering this state of the art luxury 62ft catamaran back home after it had competed in Hamilton Is race week....
“Makroro” Westsail 32 Brisbane to Newcastle November 2014
Tom proposed to Kelly on Makroro now known as the "Love Boat"...
“Infinity 111” Farr 65 Sydney to Melbourne November 2014
Brindabella 1 now Infinity 111 goes to Melbourne...