‘Twin Tug’ Integrity 35 Runaway Bay to Pittwater July 2016
July 2016... A lovely couple of days riding the current down from the Gold Coast with the delightful company of new owner Phil. Twin Tug performed seamlessly with the only issue being the generator cutting out for no apparent reason facilitating cooking on the bbq. ...
‘Blackjack’ Fairline Squadron 78 Sydney to Perth June 2016
June 2016... Another trip across the bight this time into the breeze! Along with crew mate Blair the trip took 16 days which included a couple of days waiting for a weather window in Pt Lincoln and a "pit stop" in Esperence to remove the rear platform (which had partially broken) and the...
Continue reading‘Bella Luna’ X-Yacht 40 Melb. to Pittwater May 2016
May 2016... An old school mate and newly retired Peter bought himself and wife Sue a present to enhance their new lifestyle. Wilsons Promontory was rather windy with gusts in the high 60's so we had to postpone our departure by 2 days. When we did leave we were very conservative with our sail...
Continue reading‘Wolf’ Hunter 336 Mooloolaba to Woolongong April 2016
April 2016... Andy and I set off with a light NE breeze from Mooloolaba. Day 1 was excellent making very good time. In the light conditions we motor sailed for the first 24 hours until the motor stopped. Symptomatic of dirty fuel, I tried to clear the blockage but thought it was in the...
Continue reading‘Trepido’ Halvorson Island Gypsy Perth to Lake Macquarie April 2016
April 2016... After a fairly rolly first 3 days to Esperence, the weather abated and we had a smooth crossing of the Bight. We had a few minor electrical issues on the way and unfortunately lost refrigeration on day 2 but survived on our dry rations. Start battery issues meant one bank replaced in...
Continue reading‘Compass Rose’ 47ft two deliveries April 2015 to Feb 2016
April 2015... I met up with Peter in Newcastle and pick up Compass Rose to relocate to Nowra. We had a non eventful voyage over night to the new location which was chosen primarily due to its proximity to Canberra where Peter and Ann live and work. February 2016... After being moored in the...
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