Sydney to Fremantle
“Napea” Buizen 52ft
Commenced November 17, 2014
Position Report and other info UTC +8 Hrs (Perth time)
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Summary
Sydney to Portland, 710 Nm, 6 Days
Portland to Esperance, 1099 Nm, 8 Days
Esperance to Fremantle, 545 Nm, 4 Days
Sunday, 7 December 2014, 1330 Hrs
Fremantle Sailing Club, Napia’s new home. Thanks to everyone who came along to celebrate our arrival a great time was shared in Fremantle as well as all along the way. Thank you
0930 Hrs
32 23 S, 115 29 E, just 25 Nm from Fremantle, ETA is now approx 1300 Hrs all well, thanks to all on board and also to Duane our weatherman for keeping us updated. Will log our final time of docking in a day or two as expecting a busy afternoon.
Saturday, 6 December 2014, 1400 Hrs
34 31S, 115 03 E, 10 Nm SW of Cape Leeuwin, turning the corner for the final leg to Freo! Currently with full sail up in 12 Kts from the South. We have approximately 170 Nm to go so current ETA is around 24 Hrs time!
Friday, 5 December 2014, 1030 Hrs
34 50 S, 119 03 E. Around 60 Nm NE of Albany currently. Winds SE at 15 ish Kts All well making around 6.5 Kts of speed. Wind may ease a bit today but for now we are enjoying the sail in good conditions, a little chilli and what’s this with the sun rising at a bit after 3am?
Thursday, 4 December 2014, 1600 Hrs
34 13 S, 120 56 E, We left Esperance at 0800 hrs (Shhhh don’t tell the weather
man as he worked hard to give us the weather for yesterday and overnight) anyway
we elected to go to Esperance for fuel as it seemed it would be quicker than
calling at Albany. Unfortunately the Bandy Creek entrance seemed shallower than
the charts said so we turned away without fuel. May have enough to get through
to Fremantle but are carefully monitoring usage in the meantime. Sorry Duane
we are about 100 miles east of where we should be
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 1600 Hrs
Tied up at the Taylor st landing Esperance
0745 Hrs
Leaving “Middle Island” Anchorage. A good rest, cooked breakfast and a few minor
repairs so we are off again. Expecting to pass by Esperance and head back on
course for Albany and beyond. What a difference sunshine and calm seas can make.
Speed back up to 8 Kts
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 1930 Hrs
34 05.6 S, 123 12.4 E, Anchored off Middle Island near Esperance. Update tomorrow
when internet is available
1000Hrs
34 29 S, 124 09 E, Wind SW 20-30 Kts, making only 4Kts under engine, very bumpy
confused sea so about to alter course for the shelter of some islands around
50 Nm away.
Monday, 1 December 2014, 1930 Hrs
34 22 S, 125 15 E, We have a little bit on! Winds East at 30-45 Kts. This front
started from the south but quickly blew from the East again which surprised us
and our weatherman. At least we made good headway for around 4 hrs before the
wind died off for an hour or two to settle back from the SW at 30 Kts plus again.
All fine after good crew work to reduce the sails and get the boat back under
control. I guess we can watch the second half of “The Hobbit” another time
1600 Hrs
34 29 S, 126 21 E, Just under 750 Nm to go now with 1550 Nm behind us. Current
conditions are Easterly at 20-25 Kts clear skies but have had a few thunderstorms
rolling through. Hoping to have regular internet again tomorrow so should be the
last satellite update. Will be adjusting another hour on the clocks today so
a 2 hour happy hour!
Sunday, 30 November 2014, 1330 Hrs
34 31 S, 129 29 E, Approx 190 Nm south of Eucla so approaching the WA – SA Border,
will persist with Brisbane time so can be the only ones in WA on double daylight
savings time. Currently we have 15 Kts Westerly winds so have been under motor
since around 1600 Hrs yesterday. Maximum wind was only a little over 20 Kts overnight
from the west so slightly bumpy but making good progress. Expecting the wind to
drop a bit further before Backing around to the South then easterly again. All well
on board.
Saturday, 29 November 2014, 0630 Hrs
34 45 S, 134 05 E, 50 Nm West of Coffin Bay, amazed to have some reception so an early position report for today. Wind currently East at 15 kts, our course still a bit North of what we want but gradually coming around to the NE. Next update Sunday hopefully should the Sat phn continue to connect.
Friday, 28 November 2014, 2100 Hrs
35 21 S, 135 01 E, 40 Nm SW of Cape Catastrophe, currently we have a brief internet connection so am doing our last update on this page for several days. Satellite updates will be most days when able at around midday our time. All is well with weather as predicted by Duane. We are making good progress so are about to start a more westerly course now that we have almost made 35 degree south.
1200 Hrs (Note time change due to our Westing position)
36 07 S, 135 55 E, West of Kangaroo Island on a NW course to get above 35 Degree South before turning more to our Rhumb line. For our weatherman Duane, currently we have had SE winds at 20 Kts since around 4am, prior to that it was slightly more SSE so conditions are pretty much as forecast. All is well on board, welcome to those that have been following Jeanette’s blog (www.napeafremantle.blogspot.com.au) Will try to update daily at around 1200 hrs our time. Thank you for your Satellite phn message earlier Dinah, much appreciated.
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 0730 Hrs
37 42 S, 139 36 E, Currently around 25 Nm abeam of Beachport, under engine as the wind dropped out with sunrise. Will be heading towards the western end of Kangaroo Island before taking a more Westerly course. Still no luck with getting windows 7 to talk to the Satellite phone but hopefully getting closer. If unable to then will not be updating our position via the “Text File” page but will report a position now and then to our shore contacts.
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 1030 Hrs
Leaving Portland, underway again, currently trying to sort out connection issues with the satellite phone, can receive calls and sms however there may be an issue with uploading our position on the web if we cannot sort this out prior to leaving the coast. Weather is looking fine for the next few days at least. May not call in to Port Lincoln should the forecasts stay favourable will update later today.
Sunday, 23 November 2014, 0845 Hrs
38 21 S, 141 37 E, Portland Marina, Sailed along the great ocean road and past the 12 Apostles again, hopefully next time will see it by road as the Apostles are hard to pick out with the Cliffs behind. We had a delayed our arrival in Portland due to a lobster Pot wrapped on the Prop, fortunately not too bad as we managed to free it without Phil having to take a swim!! (he was keen to get his photo up again) Apart from the drama we managed to avoid the strong winds around Wilsons Prom and here off Portland by good timing.
Saturday, 22 November 2014, 0930 Hrs
38 59 S, 144 32 E, Due South of Geelong and around 40 Nm to Cape Ottway. Making good progress whilst its still calm, West to South West winds are expected to reurn this afternoon which will slow progress a bit but still hope to be in Portland for Mid Sunday. A few Dolphins overnight helped keep us alert. This Victorian State can be a bit cold at times even in late November, Brrrrr.
Friday, 21 November 2030 Hrs
Underway again from Refuge Cove, Reception has been nonexistent for around 24 hrs and hence the lack of updates. Heading for Portland next stop, all is well
0100 Hrs
39 02 S, 146 28 E, Anchored in refuge Cove until Friday evening when the wind around the promontory starts to abate again. A light wind day with a little sailing, swarmed by flies when the wind dropped out in the middle of the day, later the headsail furler decided to pack it in which will probably require a marine electrician at our next port. Further updates Friday
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 0800 Hrs
35 51 S, 150 16 E East of Broulee Island (4Nm) Phil grabs another opportunity to
get on the camera. A washer fell to the deck yesterday so early first light we
pulled into anchorage at Batemans Bay to investigate. Nothing that a bit of Gaffa
tape could not temporarily fix so we are again underway. A little bit bumpy again
since leaving however a Northerly is forecast for the next 2 days so expecting to
get as far as Wilsons Promontory before any Westerlies arrive. All is well.
Tuesday, 18 November 2014
Leaving CYCA Sydney. Welcome back Phil and also onboard the owners Craig and Jeanette
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