‘Simba 2’ Simpson Inspiration 11 Tin Can to Coomera May 2023
Tin Can Bay to Coomera May 2023.... Owner Ray decided that it was time for him to retire from sail and cross over to the 'other side'. Power cats are becoming more and more popular especially for the beautiful cruising grounds in Queensland and Ray is going to explore that avenue. Ian MacKenzie...
Continue reading‘Santana Saga’ 40ft Yamba to Sydney April 2023
Yamba to Sydney April 2023 Will bought this well used yacht to enhance his desire to sail the oceans. Previously owned and used as a live aboard for a young family Santana has been very well maintained and has lots of great cruising features which hopefully new owner Will learns to appreciate. Having Murray...
Continue reading‘Hamamas’ Cavalier 45 Sydney to Melbourne March 2023
Sydney to Melbourne March 2023 After many months of searching for the right boat, Keith chose Hamamas (pigeon for friend) as the boat to buy. He motored her from Newcastle to Pittwater where she underwent a standing rigging upgrade prior to me meeting up with Keith and his friend Tim who was to join...
Continue reading‘007’ Riviera 41 Cairns to Brisbane January 2023
Cairns to Brisbane January 2023 James decided to sell up in Cairns and move to a cooler climate in Brisbane. Also close to his daughter enable him some very wise input into her thriving online business. The trip with Phil started and stopped quiet quickly due to an oil leak in one motor so...
Continue reading‘Salt’ Leopard 42 Coffs Harbour to Pittwater December 2022
Coffs Harbour to Sydney December 2022... James and Fiona have only recently purchased this great new cat. After taking delivery in the Gold Coast, together they sailed north as far as Pancake Creek. Now it was time to get to Sydney for family Xmas commitments so I was asked to assist in...
Continue reading‘Astros’ Hallberg Rassy 42 Coffs to Bundaberg July 2022
Coffs to Sydney December 2022... Again with work constraints, James was unable to complete the final leg of the return voyage of Astros back to Sydney and again I was fortunate that Phil was available and keen to join me for the trip. A quick 36 hours with favourable...
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