“Calysta” Dehler 34 Coffs Harbour to Coasters Retreat October 2017
October 2017... Previously joined John when he first bought Calysta to deliver her from Lake Macquarie to Coffs Harbour, then when the marina was damaged and yachts were asked to leave to enable the repair, we took her up to Yamba and then when John and Sky moved to Pittwater, another most enjoyable couple...
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‘Moana’ Adams 40 cruising Sandringham YC to Batemans Bay Sept. 2017
September 2017... But for Mark and family, a fast cruising yacht with a huge amount of space and very well set up for racing or cruising. Look out James, he might give you a run for your money in your XC 45 in the Batemans Bay SC twilights! Rocky and I drove from Paynesville...
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‘L’Aventure’ Pelorus 44 Pittwater to Paynesville September 2017
September 2017... Absolutely no problems with this delivery. Boat presented in excellent condition. Weather perfect and crewmate Rocky "The Chef" keeping us constantly well fed.Thanks also to Andrew and Josh Moore Brokerage at RMYC Pittwater for their assistance in preparing the boat....
‘Windarra’ Sunseeker 82 Fremantle to Sydney Aug 2017
August 2017 ... Another trip accross the "Bight" done in two parts as on the way to Albany, an oil leak in the Starbord motor meant a two week delay to our voyage. Was given outstanding service from Chris Hibbs owner of SLR Mechanical in Albany who will remain a great contact and friend....
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‘Aqua-C’ Traditional 30 Brisbane to Pittwater July 2017
July 2017... Andy and I had a delightful 4 days delivering Aqua-C for her new owner Ian. The sea and weather were very kind to us and apart from a short stop in Shoal Bay whilst a front went through, we motored down the inside to the Gold Coast and then had a 20...
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‘M V Pacifica’ 55ft luxury vessel Gladstone to Coomera June ’17
June 2017... Luxury plus on MV Pacifica with everything you might have at home, all Miele appliances including coffee maker. An extremely well set up vessel complete with very effective stabilisers which was lovingly professionally built in Melbourne with the careful supervision of owners Bernie and Shelley. Time now to sell and allow new owners...
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Captain Grahame has 2 months off to have new part installed
April 2017... A reasonably slow start to this year as hip pain became significantly worse. Finally got the surgery set for mid April and after a coupe of months to get strong again including physio, walking, swimming and gym work am now back stronger than ever. such a relief to be out of pain...
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‘Rose’ Swarbrick 44 Manly, Brisbane to Pt Huon, Hobart February 2017
February 2017... After crewman Jeff secumbed to the ways of Jetstar (flight cancelled) we departed 12 later than planned which meant heading north into a strong NE wind to clear Moreton Is rather than the inland route to Southport then out via the seaway. Eventually at 0200 we turned south an picked up about...
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‘Le Billet’ Benateau 44.7 Southport YC to RPAYC Aug 2016 & Jan 2017
Aug 2016 & Jan 2017... Stock standard run down the coast with my life long sailing buddy Michael solving the problems of the world en route. Le Billet is a very well prepared highly campaigned racing boat which owner Mark takes meticulous care of so, as expected, no problems at all. I look forward...
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“Artemis” Maritimo S62 Gold Coast to Sydney Dec 2016 + NYE
December 2016 and NYE Sydney Harbour… Peter and I did the trip down from their home in the Gold Coast in short legs, stopping at Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens. Weather was perfect the first two days enabling us to cruise at 24 knots but with a southerly wind and swell on the final...
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‘Grace’ Sunseeker 75 Fremantle to Sydney October 2016
October 2016... Every picture tells a story! I arrived in Fremantle having cancelled my crew (Andy) as the mechanics decided at the last minute to recondition the heat exchange elements. Unfortunately, reconditioning went wrong and resulted in new ones being flown in from the Man factory in Germany. It took a week to finally...
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‘Sublime’ Integrity 35 Hobart to Brisbane August 2016
August 2016... Back to Hobart with Alan to pick up his new Integrity 35. Hobart turned on the weather and not nearly as cold as the previous weeks, thankfully. Up through Dennison Bridge and Dunally Canal to exit just south of Maria Is - very picturesque. The trip went exceptionally well and as I...
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