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Xcapade, Mooloolaba to Sydney

Position Report and other info UTC (+11 Hrs Sydney Time)

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“Xcapade” XP38ft, X Yacht

Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 1300 Hrs

33 23 S, 151 38 E, Just 23 Nm from Sydney Heads. But with the updated forecast it looks like a long afternoon evening unfortunately. Closing the coast but will probably need to motor slowly the last few miles due south. Damn rain squalls keeping us wet and constantly adjusting course. Oh well will update once into the harbour and berthed.

Monday, 12 October 2026, 1200 Hrs

31 43 S, 152 56 E, 18 Nm Ne of Crowdy Head. Despite the current forecasts of 13-20 Kt Northerlies we still havn’t seen anything above 12 Kts and that was for about 3 hours last night. Anyway dead downwind and a bit of current is keeping us moving well. The earliest ETA currently is lunchtime tomorrow however I expect we will be slowed by some Southerly wind directions for a few hours overnight and again mid morning. All going well.

Sunday, 11 October 2026, 1200 Hrs

29 19 S, 153 33 E, That puts us around 10 Nm NE of Yamba. Although the forecasts for most of the coast has been 15-20 Kts Northerly for yesterday and the next2 days so far we have only a couple of hours above 10 Kts since leaving. Making good progress however, so still waiting for more wind assist in a few hours. Will be watching the forecast updates and may consider a fuel top up in Coffs as we may need extra come Tuesday. All is well with currently clear and hot conditions.

Saturday, 10 October 2026, 1330 Hrs

26 55 S, 153 24 E, Around 5 Nm North of Cape Morton. Fortunately the electrical part arrived and was installed by the electriciam. Waited until this morning to leave as the seabreeze was up last night and watched a sailing vessel rolling around as it crossed the Bar. Much calmer on leaving this morning. All is well.

Leaving Mooloolaba, 0830 hrs QLD

Friday, 9 October 2026, 0800 Hrs

Fueled up this morning at High Tide, Provisioned, gas and water topped up yesterday. Today we are waiting on an electrical part to be installed soon hopefully, so have grabbed an extra meal due to a possible delay down the track and currently Dinah is preparing 4 days of meals that we will be reheating underway. All set for departure on high tide again, possibly tonight but most likeley Saturday moring.

Will be updating around lunchtime daily after departure.

Emergency Contact for this delivery

Phil Challis, Phn 0414 411 498 Email philchallis@me.com

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MMSI No. 503107310

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Southport to Sydney, "Secret Mens Business" #1

Position Report and other info UTC (+10 Hrs Sydney Time)

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Sunday, 13 August 2023, 0900 Hrs

32 45 S, 152 13 E, Off Port Stephens entrance. A Light (still) westerly so motor sailing in the right direction. We have just topped up the fuel tank and have sufficient to avoid putting in to Nelson bay so are expecting an early morning arrival at the CYCA Sydney tomorrow. Will update after arrival. Shame it looks like the fine warm weather has finally left us.

Saturday, 12 August 2023, 0900 Hrs

31 02 S, 153 08 E, Currently off Kempsey motor sailing in light variable winds. Stopped off to briefly fill the fuel tank last night in Coffs, Nothing else to report except its very pleasant weather despite the low wind and hence boat speed. All’s well.

Friday, 11 August 2023, 0830 Hrs

29 23 S, 153 35 E, Currently 10 Nm East of Yamba and making good progress under engine only. The wind started off in the NE after leaving Southport and has gradually backed around to the SW and is expected to continue to back further through the day through to the SE at only 10 Kts. This means we will continue to be motoring for the next 24 hrs so are planning a quick stop in Coffs Harbour to top up fuel and continue underway this evening. All is well on board.

Thursday, 10 August 2023, 1715 Hrs

Leaving Southport Yacht Club slightly delayed whilst attaching the Autopilot to the helm so the daylight is fading but at least everything is in order. Update again in the morning.

Emergency Contact for this delivery
Dinah Eagle, +61 (0) 475 306 555, dinah_eagle@hotmail.com

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MMSI No. 503092710

Position Log

Bali Shortlist

Thank you to all who were able to submit their passports and Next of Kin details for the upcoming Bali to Fremantle delivery. These details have now been submitted to the Fremantle Sailing Club for submission to the relevant authorities.

I will keep you all advised in the coming weeks, Thank you all again for the fantastic response. Best regards, Peter

Passport Deadline

Hi Crew

Just a reminder that passport details below need to be submitted by the 15th, just a few days away. Even if you are unsure or perhaps as things do change its worth submitting the details below just in case !

Previous message follows:-

Its a few months off but for those interested in this delivery I need to have a crew list submitted in a couple of weeks. The information required needs to be sent to me ASAP for anyone who wishes to be considered for this trip

1. High quality Jpeg copy of the photo page of each individual crew’s passport.

2. Next of Kin – name and relationship to crew member

3. Next of Kin- home address, email address, landline phone, mobile number

The boat is competing in the Fremantle to Bali Race in May organised by the Fremantle Sailing Club.

The Indonesian Authorities and the Fremantle sailing club require a crew list well in advance (due in a couple of weeks time)

Without significant extra costs it is difficult to add any names to this required list at a later date so all possible crew for the race and delivery back need to be nominated early.

Details of the delivery of this boat back from Bali in 2013 can be found here:- http://crew.yachtdeliveries.com.au/index.php/2013/06/bali-to-fremantle/

I hope this answers all your questions

Regards, Peter

FAQ

Hi Peter,

I received your email concerning this delivery/race. Thank you for thinking of me.
Is this a delivery back from Bali to Fremantle after the race?
OR
Race crew that is required to sail back to Fremantle after winning the race to Bali?

Hi, yes this is for the delivery back. I think the race crew has been selected by the owner however someone could pull out so if the paperwork I requested is submitted it would make it easier to select last minute race crew from the delivery crew list. Cheers, Peter