Pittwater to Manly (Brisbane)
“Herdis” Oceanis 411
Commenced October 6, 2015
Sunday, 11 October 2015,1400 Hrs
Arrived in Manly
0730 Hrs
Leave anchorage, Current ETA 1400 Hrs at the Trailer Boat Club Manly
Saturday, 10 October 2015, 2115 Hrs
27 40 S, 153 27.7 E, Anchored at Couran Island, The Broadwater Gold Coast
0830 Hrs
28 44 S, 153 41 E. 6 Nm South of Cape Byron. Wind is currently easterly so back under sail. A frustrating night with wind being favourable then changing the moment sails were set. Getting closer will be reviewing whether to go around Morton island or the Southport passage as we get nearer, depends on conditions today and if we need to top up fuel or get enough sailing in. All well on board.
Saturday, 10 October 2015, 0830 Hrs
28 44 S, 153 41 E. 6 Nm South of Cape Byron. Wind is currently easterly so back under sail. A frustrating night with wind being favourable then changing the moment sails were set. Getting closer will be reviewing whether to go around Morton island or the Southport passage as we get nearer, depends on conditions today and if we need to top up fuel or get enough sailing in. All well on board.
Friday, 9 October 2015, 1030 Hrs,
3015 S, 153 17 E 3 Nm South of South Solitary Island near Coffs Harbour. A little over half way now, had a slower afternoon and night as the East Australian Current took its course near Tacking Point and Crowdy Head. The wind also dropped off a lot so engine use overnight was again required. At least the seas have settled a bit more. Currently motor sailing again with less than 10 Kts of wind but hoping to be far enough North to get away from the NE winds forecast for this area.
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 1130 Hrs
31 57 S, 152 43 E, 6 Nm south of Crowdy Head. Under sail after motor sailing
since leaving, sea was quite bumpy all yesterday and overnight so a few green
looking bodies on board but everything starting to settle down now. Making
good speed at 6 plus knots. Dolphins were around at sunrise and even a whale
slow to be heading south.
Wednesday, 7 October 2015, 1200 Hrs
Leaving Prince Alfred Club and underway. The wind blew through as expected at 0530 Hrs at up to 40 Kts, its now settled down a bit so with a southerly behind us we are expecting a good few days run up the coast. All in order!
Tuesday, 6 October 2015, 1700 Hrs
Royal Prince Alfred Motor Yacht Club Pittwater. All provisioned and fuelled up ready to leave early tomorrow morning. Great forecast for a northern route although it may be a bit windy early.
Welcome aboard again to Marcus and Vince. Updates daily at this stage.