Position Report and other info UTC +8 Hrs (Perth time)
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Monday, 7 April 2014
Bunbury train Station
Sunday, 6 April 2014-04-07 0645 Hrs
Arrived Bunbury, updates later.
Saturday, 5 April 2014, 1400 Hrs
34 09 S, 114 6 E, Now just 90 Nm from Bunbury so current ETA is approximately
9 am Sunday. Very calm and hot out here today so slowly motoring for the
final leg. All is well
Friday, 4 April 2014, 1100 Hrs
35 16 S, 117 32 E, 15 Nm due South of Albany. This must be the only place on
the coast where Telstra has no coverage compared to Optus giving a good strength.
We by-passed Albany as it does not appear that the possible (moderate / strong)
Northerly winds will affect us with our current ETA at the Cape. Probably only
around 240 Nm to go to Bunbury so currently looking at an arrival of Sunday at
the moment.
Thursday, 3 April 2014, 1300 Hrs
34 31 S, 119 41 E About half way from Esperance to Albany. Will probably make
a decision on a quick stop over in Albany based on updated forecasts and timing
issues once in internet range again. There is a Northerly wind predicted for
Friday evening so will be planning to reach Cape Leeuwin no earlier than Saturday
morning when the breese will die of based on yesterdays predictions. Updates when
in internet range.
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 1200 Hrs
Leaving Esperance. Forecast is looking great for a quick and hopefully non stop
trip through to Bunbury. Great to have a break and finally a hot shower. Thanks
again Duane for a very detailed weather forecast.
Monday, 31 March 2014, 2115 Hrs
33 51.9 S, 121 53.7 E Taylor St landing, Esperance
1600 Hrs
34 03 S, 122 26 E Around 30 Nm to Esperance now. Had a great rest at a calm
anchorage overnight at got underway again early this morning. All that’s now
missing is a big drink and shower late tonight.
Sunday, 30 March 2014, 1830 Hrs
34 04.87 S, 123 11.37 E, Anchored off “Goose Island “ around 70 Nm to Esperance,
buggered after beating into the wind all day. Will press on in the morning in the
lee of the coast. All well however just looking forward to cooking in a vertical
position and sleeping horizontally.
Saturday, 29 March 2014, 1300 Hrs
34 27 S, 125 08 E Still approximately 170 Nm to Esperance. We have the 20Kt
Northerly blowing since 0400 hrs as Duane updated us on. The forecast before
leaving is still remarkably accurate however no westerly was predicted from
my data so expecting this forecast to be quickly outdated.
Friday, 28 March 2014, 1200 Hrs
34 43 S, 128 19 E Thanks Duane for the weather update. It seems we may be in
for some westerlies on Saturday night. Unfortunately we wont be in Esperance
by then so may need to head for the coast and an anchorage instead if it ends
up being too strong. Will probably update next when moored / anchored or close
to it on Sunday.
Thursday, 27 March 2014, 1230 Hrs
34 51 S, 130 46 E Almost half way across the Bight. Currently no wind so under
engine (as we have been most of this leg) Based on forecasts before leaving we
can expect the same until the weekend where it should start coming from the
North and a little stronger. This should help us conserve fuel till our next
landfall. All is well with everyone well rested. Update probably next on Saturday. (Thanks Marion for the info on Cape Catastrophie)
1200 Hrs
Leave Port Lincoln. Weather looks good for approximately one week and perhaps
longer. Next stop is perhaps Esperance depending on the weather as we approach,
its possible we could continue on if our supplies are holding up.
Please note that messages and position report will be via the Satellite phone so
updates will only be every 2 – 3 days
Sunday, 23 March 2014, 1730 Hrs
34 44.5 S, 135 52.5 E, Arrived Port Lincoln, one short night stopover hopefully.
All is well.
Saturday, 22 March 2014, 0800 Hrs
34 48 S, 138 29 E, All ready to leave, will top up fuel and be underway to
Port Lincoln in approximately one hour. Will be stopping to top up fuel and
water and any last minute supplies before leaving again, probably Monday
for the Bight. Yes to the previous crew “Its Business Time!
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Notes on Communication: – Please feel free to send SMS messages via your email
direct to the satellite phone on board. Simply click the “free” link shown on
the top of this page or type the address as 881631430767@msg.iridium.com
Its only a maximum of 160 Characters and you need to leave the subject or
message header blank