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Wednesday, 24th July, 1315 Hrs

35 30 S, 138 14.5 E, Wirrina Cove, Sapphires new home. Thanks again crew, great work

Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 1200 Hrs

37 26 S, 139 48 E, 16 Nm South of Robe SA All well, it started off quite slow waiting on the Southerly change yesterday but when it finally came in we picked up the pace Hopefully we will arrive early Wednesday morning at Wirrina Cove, Sapphires new home. My apologies but some parts of the website seem not to be working. Currently trying to rectify but my computer has suffered water damage so some of my keys and functions are not operating making this fix difficult at sea

Sunday, 21 July 2013, 1500 Hrs

39 02 S, 143 09 E Wind NNW Currently at 15-25 Kts. Its pretty ugly out here but the wind is expected to swing round to the South from as early as this evening just depending on where we are in relation to the low that has been troubling us for so long. Did I mention how ff ffff ff cold it is here?

0900 Hrs

Leaving Apollo Bay

Saturday, 20 July 2013, 1300 Hrs

Planning to leave Apollo Bay this afternoon. Freezing here with a slightly sketchy forecast for this area. Watching the weather observations to be sure the nearby low moves in the direction predicted. All being well the outlook is for only moderate strength winds in a reasonable direction

After the Storm!

Wednesday, 17th July, 1200 Hrs

38 45.4 S, 143 40.6 E, Port of Apollo Bay. Arrived in good weather as gale force winds are expected in the next 12 or so hours. Will need to wait several days for this system to blow through.

Fuel Drained from the fuel separator / filter after just 11 hrs of running after filter change

Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 0930 Hrs

39 08 S, 145 58 E, Finally passed Wilsons Promontory by around 20 Nm. Approx 24 hrs away from Apollo Bay or 40 hrs from Portland. Depending on the wind will try to get as far as safe before the next round of strong winds or before running the fuel too low as will need to check the condition of the remaining fuel. All is well, currently under engine again as winds are very light from the NW

Monday, 15 July 2013, 1500 Hrs

38 42 S, 147 17 E, 25 Nm East of Port Albert, A slow night as when it came to charging the batteries the engine would not start. After hand steering in light winds all night we commenced to change fuel filters at first light. Unfortunately after sitting for some time un-used the fuel tanks have become fouled so the primary filter was blocked. Fortunately there was not much water in the contamination so several hours later both filters have been changed and we are under way again.

Sunday, 14 July 2013, 1000 Hrs

37 46 S, 149 36 E, Approx 25 Nm past Gabo Island and into Bass Strait. Wind NE as predicted, will hopefully give us a good run to Wilsons Promontory before we start getting some westerlies. All is well, Amy cooked a Japanese Curry last night the first I have had on board, very nice and well done. Next update will be in a little over 24 hrs as reception will be doubtful until then

Saturday, 13 July 2013, 2000 Hrs

35 38 S, 150 10 E, Currently 20 Nm NE of Merrimbula NSW. Still under engine but the promise of NE winds for Sunday to push us a fair way across to Wilsons Prom. Unsure of exactly how far we will be before they start swinging more to the West on Monday but hopefully will make good use of what comes along. All well. Next update in the morning before possibly loosing regular internet tomorrow evening.

Friday, 12 July 2013, 1100 Hrs

Leaving D’Albora Marina Sydney.

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Friday, 28 June 2013, 1515 Hrs

Bayview Marina

1100 Hrs

Leaving CYCA for the final leg to Pittwater. Sorry for not updating our arrival last night into Sydney but showers, beers and a long sleep overtook other duties. All well thank you to the Crew Ian, Colin and Rachael well done in varied conditions. Thank you also to Sarah for her help today. ETA Pittwater approx 1600 Hrs

Thursday, 27 June 2013, 0830 Hrs

33 34 S, 151 05 E Approx 10 Nm East of Kiama with around 50 nm to Sydney Heads. Expecting to be in Sydney Harbour this evening before continuing on to Pittwater Friday Morning. All well with the Breese dying off but still a reasonable size underlying swell. Happy Birthday to Rachael on board today as well she has now demanded bacon and eggs for breakfast!

Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 0900 Hrs

36 58 S, 150 01 E Left Eden at 0730 this morning and now around 5 Nm off Merimmbula. Despite a sizeable underlying swell the seas here have dropped right off. Currently the wind is around 10- 15 Kts from the South with the forecast showing them dropping further as we progress up the coast.

Tuesday, 25 June 2013, 1800 Hrs

Still in Eden, back on a mooring expecting the wind to be dying off tomorrow so based on the next forecast early tomorrow we are planning an early start up the coast.

Thanks for the Fresh Tuna Guys! (and the loan of some decent fenders) Made great Sushimi tonight

Sunday, 23 June 2013, 2330 Hrs

37 04 S, 149 54 E Snug Cove, Eden!

2130 Hrs

37 00 S, 150 21 E, Currently around 8 Nm South of Eden. Will be pulling in tonight to top up on fuel and wait for the forecast foul weather to blow through. Quite a frustrating day with very little breese again this morning despite the forecast 15-20 Kts making a slower than hoped for entrance to NSW waters. We expected to be able to make it as far north as Ulladulla but Murphy had his way again. The outlook now looks like Wednesday before we can head off again.

Saturday, 22 June 2013, 0900 Hrs

38 52 S, 147 02 E We passed Wilsons Prom late night / early morning and are well into the Strait approaching the oil fields. Still light winds hopefully going more SE today so we can sail a while. Regardless the plan is to be heading north on the NSW coast in 24 hours when stronger Easterlies are expected.

Friday, 21 June 2013, 1700 hrs

38 54 S, 145 43 E, 10 Nm West of Cape Liptrap. We left Port Phillip Heads at around 6am on the slack water. Spent several hours at anchor overnight. Conditions have been variable today and yesterday so under engine. Similar conditions are likely overnight however now expecting easterlies for much of the Bass Strait crossing. Bloody cold down here !

Thursday, 20 June 2013, 1330 Hrs

Leaving Geelong for Sydney

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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

Thank for the info Marion

Cape Catastrophe in South Australia was named by Matthew Flinders. The area was notorious for shipwrecks in the nineteenth century, but the first recorded shipwreck occurred while Flinders was circumnavigating the Australian continent.  As well as the Investigator, Flinders had a small cutter which was used for landing parties. In February 1802, the cutter’s captain went to search for water with a crew of eight. None of them returned. Another man was sent to search for the cutter, but he returned alone, finding only evidence that the cutter had been wrecked on the rocks. Despite searching the coastline extensively, no survivors from the cutter were found: hence Flinders’ naming of the cape Cape Catastrophe.

(found via google)

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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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Thursday, 6 November 2014, 0130 Hrs

32 55.3 S, 151 45.7 E, Newcastle Yacht Club Marina. What a Storm that lashed Sydney and Newcastle and then us off Port Stephens. Boat and crew handled it well but did it rain! Well done and thank you to Annabel and Vince. Congratulations to Gang on his new boat purchase.

Wednesday, 5 November 2014, 1130 Hrs

31 59 S, 152 42 E, 14 Nm NE of Foster. Sailing nicely with the wind behind us at 15-20Kts from NE. Currently we are looking at an ETA in Newcastle of very early Thursday morning. Nice sunny conditions to go with it.

Photo by Vince

Tuesday, 4 November 2014, 1000 Hrs

29 52 S, 153 33 E, Around 9 Nm East of Nth Solitary Island, wind is again calm but forecast to come in strong from the North this afternoon. All is well.

Monday, 3 November 2014, 2230 Hrs

28 58 S, 153 40 E, South of Balina now, wind started to go east off Byron Bay a few hours ago so now under sail and the seas are starting to Calm a bit. I’m not sure if the sea state can affect your colour vision because the crew were starting to look a bit green! On the mend now but I think I will be dining on my own tonight. (Certainly won’t be as good as the Peking Duck the other night thanks to Gang and his wife)

0930 Hrs

27 57 S, 153 27 E, Now around 3 Nm off the Gold Coast, left early at 0700 (NSW Time) Currently SE winds at about 15 Kts so under engine. Expecting the wind to move more easterly as the day progresses and we get further South

Sunday, 2 November 2014, 1700Hrs

27 51 S, 153 22 E, Sanctuary Cove Marina, QLD Prepared and ready to start, currently a strong wind warning is in place but easing for Tuesday. Expect to leave Southport Bar at the 6 am High tide. Welcome aboard to Vince and Annabel

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Thursday, 16 July 2015, 0550 Hrs
Leaving mooring for Gosford

Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 2215 Hrs
33 36 S, 151 18 E, Moored at Coasters Retreat, the Basin, Pittwater. Tide is high at * am so expecting to leave here at 6am in the morning.
1615 Hrs,
Left CYCA for fuel dock the to Watsons Bay to collect the coffee I had left behing in the Car. Fortunately for Phil Dinah brought it to the Jetty so there is no Grumpy Skipper in the morning.
1100 Hrs
Left Camerons Marina Balmain.

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