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Friday, 12 August 2022, 2200 Hrs

20 21 S, 148 57 E, Hamilton Island Marina, Berth G North 4 until race week berth are allocated. Thank you Andrew, Ted and Jon for making it a smooth and fast delivery very much appreciated. Good luck to the race crew I’m sure you will have a fantastic week.

1200 Hrs

20 51 S, 149 48 E, Just under 60 Nm to Hamilton Island which still puts us in at 10 pm ish tonight.

Under engine in light following winds with some of us enjoying the sunshine and others the shade. At least the thermals are packed away in airtight bags. Looking forward to some unbroken sleep.

Thursday, 11 August 2022, 1100 Hrs

22 19 S, 151 23 E, 50 Nm Offshore from Cape Townsend which is just another180 Nm to Hamilton Island giving an ETA of around 10 pm Friday evening. Hope the pub is still open. Being in the “Capricorn Channell” I am not expecting any phone reception until tomorrow afternoon so we are enjoying the peace at the moment before the phones start beeping again.

Wednesday, 10 August 2022, 1200 Hrs

23 45 S, 153 14 E, Around 45 Nm East of Lady Musgrave island. SE winds at 20 Kts is sending us straight to Hammo. Looking like a Friday evening arrival on current forecast and speeds. All is well.

Tuesday, 9 August 2022 1800 Hrs

25 19 S, 152 17 E, Half way up the Fraser Island coast. Will probably be out of reception in a few hours so the only updates will be via Sat phn until almost at Hamilton Island. We will be much earlier than planned due to the good following winds so hopefully there will be room for berthing at the other end. All is well on board

0930 Hrs

26 07 S, 153 28 E, SE of Double Island Point by 20 Nm. We had an interesting night last night dodging fishing vessels at the top of Morton Island but managed to Gybe our way through a fleet of rapidly changing course vessels. We may have some intermittent telephone reception for the next 12 hours or so (Telstra only) however after that time updates will be via the Sat phone once a day on this site and occasionally the AIS may pick us up. At current averages we should arrive at Hamilton Island in around 4 days provided the engine doesn’t eat all the fuel or the crew all the food.

Monday, 8 August 2022, 1300 Hrs

28 15 S, 153 38 E, Approaching Danger reefs which means the QLD border! Making good progress and enjoying the whale displays. After tonight the regular phone reception will be intermittent so will be turning the Satellite phone on after that.

Sunday, 7 August 2022, 1100 Hrs

30 41 S, 153 05 E, Around 22 Nm South of Coffs Harbour. Finally AIS is up and running. Marine Traffic seems a little slow to propagate but you can try “VesselFinder” app but initially type in the mmsi No. below before the name will show up.

Saturday, 6 August 2022, 1045 Hrs

Leaving Nelson Bay. The noisy clunking sounds have been sorted with a few extra washers and tightening some loose-ish bolts. A forecast of beam to running winds should get us a good way up the coast in the next few days.

0330 Hrs

Moored in Shoal bay, Port Stephens. We have stopped to  check out some clunking / Groaning sounds coming from the helm. A couple of hours sleep and will check it out in the daylight

Friday, 5 August 2022

Leaving CYCA for the fuel dock before the Northern Journey begins

Emergency Contact for this delivery

Dinah Eagle, +61 (0) 475 306 555, dinah_eagle@hotmail.com

Apps for following on the AIS system, Marine Traffic, Findship or Vesselfinder

MMSI No. 503089420

Position Log

Hi All

I have had a huge response to this trip so am just sorting through all who have put their hand up. I will try to Contact everyone today and will be back in touch soon.

Things can change so will keep you updated on other opportunities.

Cheers, Peter

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Saturday, 26 January 2013, 1530 Hrs

34 02.9 S, 151 06.5 E, Yowie Bay Marina

1100 Hrs

33 47 S, 151 21 E, Australia Day! Hope to celebrate some of it at least. Currently off Curl Curl Beach with around 25 Nm to go to Yowie Bay. Current ETA is 1530 Hrs

Friday, 25 January 2013, 2300 Hrs

33 03 S, 152 02 E Still about 75 Nm to go. The wind has come in from the North but as Murphy will have it right on our tail making it difficult to sail a direct course. Current ETA now looks like Saturday afternoon so another year to miss the Australia Day celebrations on the Harbour.

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 1000 Hrs

30 38 S 153 08 E A few miles East of Nambucca heads. Unfortunately we have southerlies again as it took a while to sort out the fish trap lines from the Prop. Currently making around 3 Kts of speed but hopefully this will improve as the wind is forecast to go more East and maybe even North East. Current ETA now looks to be Friday evening.

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 1115 Hrs

30 18 S, 153 09 E, Coffs Harbour Marina. Unplanned stop but due to catching a fisherman’s line from a fish trap on our prop, we needed to come in and cut it free. Well done Colin for attempting it whilst 10 Nm offshore this morning at around 0730 Hrs. Bugger! Anyway will take the opportunity to fill our water and gas bottle before getting underway again

Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 1030 Hrs

28 38 S, 153 37 E, Leaving anchorage at Byron Bay. Arrived at 0530 Hrs to do an engine check. A short sleep and big breakfast and are now underway again.

Monday, 21 January 2013 2355 Hrs

28 10 S, 153 39 E Currently off Point Danger on the NSW QLD border. Note we are back on NSW time. Sorry for no earlier update. We left Mooloolaba at 7 am this morning and went around Morton an Stradbroke Islands. Currently we have light Southerlies and are motoring south. More North winds are forecast so hopefully will get a chance to turn the engines off tomorrow. All is well

Saturday, 19 January 2013, 0945 Hrs

26 42 S, 153 08 E, Fuelling up at Chippies fuel dock Kawana Waters. Now the fuel dock at the Jetty Hotel has closed. Next a quick run around for a fan belt and Mathew the owner is racing off to catch up with his family. Delays ! That’s boats!

Birthday Drinks for Bob who was to be on this trip. Rod from Mooloolaba also happens to be a member of the Moto Guzzi club as Bob was.

Friday, 18 January 2013, 1515 Hrs

25 49 S, 153 02.5 E, Anchored off Inskip Point waiting for the next rising tide to make the next dash to Mooloolaba, lookout Rod and Del I’m showing up with Dinah’s Welsh cousin Phillipa, uninvited of course!

0000 Hrs

25 23.2 S, 153 01.6 E, Anchored off Kingfisher Resort Fraser Island. Too late for any shore party but looking forward to a good nights sleep. Will be off again around 10 am for the tides through the Sandy Straits.

Thursday, 17 January 2013, 1100 Hrs

24 36 S, 152 17 E. Slow progress with wind and seas against us, we did have the tide with us initially after leaving Gladstone however no assistance since. Currently 10Nm nth of Bundaberg (Burnett Heads) We have missed today’s tides for the Sandy Straits but should make them without trouble for tomorrow. Dropping anchor somewhere tonight.

Wednesday, 16 January 2013, 1145 Hrs

Leave Gladstone. The wind has eased slightly and forecast to drop a bit more tonight. Hopefully it wont be too lumpy out there. Next stop will hopefully be off Fraser Island waiting for the best tides through the Great Sandy Straits.

Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 0915 Hrs

23 50 S 151 15 E, Gladstone Marina More fuel water and wait out the forecast “Blow”

0045 Hrs

23 11 S, 151 07 E, 18 Nm due East of Yepoon the wind is starting to go a little more East of NE at 15-20 Kts. We have a strong wind warning for this area for later today so watching the changes but trying to get as far south as possible before we need to anchor or pull in somewhere. Possibly Gladstone at this stage to wait out the adverse winds forecast.

Sunday, 13 January 2013, 2000hrs

20 47 S, 149 06 E Approximately 20 nm from Mackay with a light 10 Kt easterly breeze motor sailing since departing this morning. All is well.

1130 Hrs

Leave Airlie Beach

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Thursday 10th January 2013, 1100 Hrs
CYCA Sydney

Tuesday, 8 January 2013, 1100 Hrs
37 30 S, 150 01 E, Finally rounded Gabo Island now 3Nm NE. A wet, windy and bumpy ride last night after the wind picked up to around 25kts NE for the night. Finally getting a little of the predicted S-SW change which I hope we can carry all the way home as I would rather not stop for more fuel. All well though a little damp

Sunday, 6 January 2013, 1000 Hrs
40 50 S, 148 46 E Around 20 Nm East of Eddystone Point, Top NE corner of the Tasmanian Mainland. Still under engine with variable winds. Its just over 200 Nm to Gabo Island so with a bit of luck should be there before the wind builds too much from the North from tomorrow afternoon. Next update will probably be in around 36 Hrs

Saturday, 5 January 2013, 1800 hrs
42 33 S, 148 14 E Just North of Maria Island and finally some reception after the fires have cut the communications. Gradually making our way under engine again as the wind has just dropped out.
0800
Leaving Port Arthur. Regular phone reception is out due to severe bushfires in the area. All well will update if and when we get reception. Further updates not expected until we have crossed Bass strait probably Monday morning.

Thursday, 5 January, 1130 Hrs
Leaving Hobart for a 24 hr wait in Port Arthur.
1930 Hrs
Anchored in Port Arthur

Friday, 4 January 2013, 1200 Hrs
43 09 S, 147 51 E Anchored in Port Arthur awaiting an early morning change from the South

Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 1310 Hrs

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Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 1950 Hrs

32 04 S, 115 44.9 E, Fremantle, “Wasabi” is now back in her Berth. Thank you so much to the crew, Andy, Jack and Doug. Quite a mission especially the last leg which seemed to take forever into the wind. Great fun few weeks though.

1300 Hrs

31 27 S, 115 20 E, Currently 15 Nm off Two Rocks which is 40 Nm From Fremantle. Current ETA is still late tonight but looking forward to arriving whatever time. Its been a long wet and now hungry last leg as only planned food up until yesterday. Jack has promised a tasty Calamari dish for tonight after collecting a squid which sacrificed itself on our deck this morning.

Monday, 10 June 2013, 2200 hrs

29 45 S, 114 46 E Finally close enough to get a position report out and a weather update. Certainly has been shit out here only making less than 100 Nm in the right direction per day. Predictions are for Easterlies finally tomorrow which should help with the last 150 miles. Looks like late Tuesday or early Wednesday in Fremantle now.

Sunday, 9 June 2013, 1200 hrs

27 50 S, 113 00 E 40 Nm NW of the Abrolhos Islands. Slow progress with the winds being SE the last 2 days. Currently variable winds but nothing favourable really until Tuesday at this stage. Under 300 Nm to go was hoping we would be in by Monday but looking doubtful now.

Friday, 7 June 2013, 0900 Hrs

Yesterday got away from us as far as final preparations went so delayed our leaving to be fresh again for departure this morning. The weather forecasts have not changed much so hoping to get a few mile behind us today. May not have reception for a day or two but will update when able.

Thursday, 6 June 2013, 1330 Hrs

Leaving for the final leg to Fremantle today. Hopefully the wind although not ideal in direction should be light enough to make it without further stops.

“What the ?*@#”

Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 0930 Hrs

24 53.9 S, 113 39 E, Carnarvon Fishing boat Harbour. Had a wonderful sail in easterlies for the first 24 hrs from Exmouth before the wind swung from South and then SE slowing the last third of the trip considerably. Current forecast looks like a departure from here Thursday at the earliest. Will update as forecasts change.

Sunday, 2 June 2013 1230 Hrs

Leaving Exmouth shortly to head for either Carnarvon or even Geralton depending on the wind change timing expected for Tuesday morning. Will update again probably Monday depending on reception.

Friday, 31 May 2013, 2200 Hrs

21 57.4 S, 114 08.4 E, Exmouth Boat Harbour. Quite a bit of breeze blowing as we entered and tied up but managed to get secure before a quick Jaunt to the “Pot Shot” hotel for celebratory drinks. All is well!

1200 Hrs

21 32 S, 115 06 E Around 7 nm North of Onlsow. Still just under 60 nm to Exmouth where we can hopefully get ashore to re provision as quarantine have taken all our fresh food (what little was left) I had forgotten what a miserable leg this stretch of water usually is. In fact I don’t recall ever having favourable winds for these last 200 nm of the Pilbara Coast. Currently 20-25 knots SSW.

Thursday, 30 May 2013, 0845 Hrs

Leaving Dampier for Exmouth. All well after a big night at the pub. Good hospitality and helpful people at the Hampton Harbour sailing club also. Thank you Tony for your message, I’m not sure which I prefer the stifling Heat of the tropics or the freezing southern ocean!

Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 2145 hrs

20 40 S, 116 42 E Moored in Hampton Harbour, Dampier. Q Flag flying with customs and quarantine due at around 8-8.30 am for clearance. Well done guys!

Monday, 27 May 2013, 0930 Hrs

17 27 S, 116 20 E, Currently just under 200 Nm to Dampier. Hopefully we will be able to clear in tomorrow but as time of tides and customs working hour’s dependant we may not be on shore for Andy’s Birthday tomorrow. (Just in case anyone happens to be reading this) The last night finally gave us some consistent winds without pouring rain squalls giving some relief from the furnace below decks. All is well with crew finally adjusted to the odd movement and sleep patterns.

Saturday, 25 May 2013, 1000 Hrs

12 44 S, 115 51 E, Around 240 Nm from Bali with 460 Nm to Dampier. We motored in light headwinds for the first 24 hrs and subsequently have had SE 10-15 Kts winds giving a good angle for our course. The rain and oppressive heat is however wearing everyone down. Hopefully this will ease gradually as we slowly make our way south. Apart from this heat everything else is in order.

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 0630 hrs

Due to a few delays yesterday we put off leaving until now for a decent rest and full day of daylight. Next update in 2 days

This Python even surprised the locals with its size approx 5m across most of the road

Wednesday, 22 May 2013 1300 Hrs

8 45 S, 115 13 E Departing Benoa Harbour Bali in a few hours time. Please note contact will only be via satt Phone and updates on position will only be every 2 days approximately

“Wasabi”

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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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Saturday, 2 November 2013, 1200 Hrs

Moored at Cameray Marina, well done and thank you to the crew.

Friday, 1 November 2013, 1100 Hrs

32 16 S, 152 42 E, 10Nm NE of seal Rocks, just over 100 Nm to Sydney and still under engine since leaving Coffs. Expecting Northerly winds this afternoon to speed things up a bit. All well with an ETA of around 24 hrs at the moment.

Thursday, 31 October 2013, 0930 Hrs

Leaving Coffs Harbour. The wind has settled down again so looks like motoring now as the forecast shows light to variable winds for the next 36 hrs or so. Current ETA Saturday sometime.

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 0300 Hrs

30 18.2 S, 153 08.7 E, Coffs Harbour public wharf. The place is full of others seeking shelter. The Southerly hit here around 2100 Hrs slowing the last 15 Nm to a crawl. Time for a decent sleep. Hopefully the conditions will be calm for Thursday afternoon to allow us to be back underway.

October 29, 2013 1730 Hrs

29 45 S, 153 25 E, Approximately 10 Nm North of Nth Solitary Island. Still making good progress with 20-30 Kt winds from the North. Further south its been blowing southerly most of the day so hope it keeps moving slowly up the coast so as we can be tucked into Coffs harbour before it changes here. Thunderstorms to the north currently so a wet evening on its way. All well

0600 Hrs

28 20 S, 153 44 E Back in NSW, around 15 Nm North of Byron Bay. All is well although with a bit of Nausea amongst the crew due to slightly bumpy conditions the first half a day has not seen too much of our provisions consumed. All seem to be adjusting well now however. Current forecast is for a Southerly change late tonight so we expect to be parked somewhere (Coffs?) before then.

October 28, 2013, 1200 Hrs (Sydney Time)

26 41.2 S, 153 07.8, Mooloolaba Yacht Club Marina Ready to leave within the hour. Current forecast looks like a quick trip to Coffs followed by a couple of days wait until the wind again goes back to the North. Welcome back on board Doug and first time on board for Amii.

26th October 2013

Arrived in Mooloolaba, Great Jetstar has lost my baggage. Will begin preparations on Sunday for departure early Monday morning. Hopefully bags will arrive and not delay preparations any longer.

Sunset Mooloolaba