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Monday, 22 April 2013, 1645 Hrs
33 39 S, 151 17 E Moored in Elvire Bay, Pittwater. A very pleasant motorsail from Sydney Harbour this morning. A total of 640 Nm since Melbourne. Thank you to all crew for both legs. Your assistance is very much appreciated.
Friday, 19 April 2013, 1030 Hrs
33 52.4 S 151 14 E CYCA for a short stopover before continuing to Pittwater Saturday perhaps (weather Dependant) A fairly busy night last night with wind gusting to near 40 Kts seas 2-3 M and talk about HAIL! Fortunately all from the south. Some crew will be leaving today as the next short haul will not require many of us on Board so thank you very much for a great effort and trip. Welcome to the crew “A Team” guys!
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 1100 Hrs
35 48 S, 150 17 E Just off Batemans Bay. After freeing the weed yesterday we made a quick stop off at Eden for fuel then underway again by 1730 Hrs. Currently motor sailing as we wait for the wind and seas to pick up this afternoon / evening. Expecting a fast run to Sydney at this stage as the forecast for Friday is a gale warning so will probably wait overnight Friday in Sydney before the final leg to Pittwater.
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 0830 Hrs
37 30 S, 149 59 E. Passed Gabo Island (5 Nm NE of) and into NSW. Around 30 Nm to Eden where we hope to stop briefly for fuel. Recently we have picked up some weed on the propeller so will call at the first sheltered cove to send a swimmer in to clear unless it frees itself before then. Light winds expected until early Thursday morning so progress again slow until we can free ourselves of the weed. Otherwise all well. Thank you Rob for your messages via SMS this morning and yesterday. Will be in touch shortly.
Jack certainly had the Adrenalin going when he jumped into the cool water to free the weed from our Prop
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 1100 Hrs
38 21 S 148 20 E Currently in the middle of the Bass Strait Oil Fields. Have been motoring overnight and a light breese through the days have made sailing possible. Expecting similar until Thursday when a strong Southerly should send us up the Coast. Have had some Freeze Dried Meals at night which have been surprisingly good! Not much else to report apart from the occasional Dolphin and Seal visits.
Fortescue Oil Production Platform
Monday, 15 April 2013, 1000 Hrs
39 08 S, 146 11 E, Approaching Wilsons Prom. Have been under engine all the way so far as light winds from the SE since leaving Port Phillip. The forecast still says light winds for the next few days but the course should allow some motor sailing. All well on board
Sunday, 14 April 2013, 0900 Hrs
38 16 S, 144 39 E, Anchored off Port Phillip Bay Entrance. Missed the 5 am Slack water so having a cooked breakfast whilst awaiting the next slack tide at around 11.30 am. Wind and tide were a bit stronger than expected overnight but settling into some sort of routine.
Saturday, 13 April 2013, 1700 Hrs
37 54.45 S, 144 58.9 E, Berthed at the Royal Brighton Yacht Club. Expecting to leave at Midnight approx to reach Port Phillip Heads at slack water early Sunday morning. Next update will be probably be then.
Yes Melbourne has a Grey look about it today !
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