Position Report and other info UTC +10 Hrs (Sydney time)
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Thursday 10th January 2013, 1100 Hrs
CYCA Sydney
Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 1100 Hrs
37 30 S, 150 01 E, Finally rounded Gabo Island now 3Nm NE. A wet, windy and bumpy ride last night after the wind picked up to around 25kts NE for the night. Finally getting a little of the predicted S-SW change which I hope we can carry all the way home as I would rather not stop for more fuel. All well though a little damp
Sunday, 6 January 2013, 1000 Hrs
40 50 S, 148 46 E Around 20 Nm East of Eddystone Point, Top NE corner of the Tasmanian Mainland. Still under engine with variable winds. Its just over 200 Nm to Gabo Island so with a bit of luck should be there before the wind builds too much from the North from tomorrow afternoon. Next update will probably be in around 36 Hrs
Saturday, 5 January 2013, 1800 hrs
42 33 S, 148 14 E Just North of Maria Island and finally some reception after the fires have cut the communications. Gradually making our way under engine again as the wind has just dropped out.
0800
Leaving Port Arthur. Regular phone reception is out due to severe bushfires in the area. All well will update if and when we get reception. Further updates not expected until we have crossed Bass strait probably Monday morning.
Thursday, 5 January, 1130 Hrs
Leaving Hobart for a 24 hr wait in Port Arthur.
1930 Hrs
Anchored in Port Arthur
Friday, 4 January 2013, 1200 Hrs
43 09 S, 147 51 E Anchored in Port Arthur awaiting an early morning change from the South
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 1310 Hrs
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