Dufour 41, “4 Paws” Boatworks, Coomera, Gold Coast to Pittwater

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Wednesday, 15 July 2026, 0930 Hrs

Berthed at RPAYC. Thank you very much to Naeus and of course shore crew Dinah

0845 Hrs

Leaving the Mooring for a short run up to the Yacht Club

0110 Hrs

Picked up a mooring at Coasters retreat Pittwater.

Tuesday, 14 July 2026, 1300 Hrs

33 40 S, 152 20 E, Currently 7 Nm NE of Port Stephens. Have had a good run until, as expected, the wind came in from the WSW at around 20 Kts picking up the seas and giving us a bumpy ride. The weather will deteriorate further tonight and all through till Friday so will push on slowly to Pittwater and arriving hopefully early Wednesday morning. Will probably moor in the Basin and continue to the RPAYC in the morning.

Monday, 13 July 2026, 1230 Hrs

Leaving Coffs Marina. Had the gas fitters on board briefly to rectify a leaky gas connection this morning. A fuel top up and now motor sailing into light variable winds. Expecting some West to SW winds overnight and Tuesday with a Southerly approaching Wednesday morning. Hoping to make a reasonable distance by then.

Sunday, 12 July 2026, 2100 hrs,

Moored at Coffs Harbour Marina

1230 Hrs

29 30 S, 153 27 E, Around 10 Nm North of Yamba. The wind has turned more weatwerly this morning after being predominantly North overnight. We will be arriving at Coffs this evening as we we have found a leak in the gas installation which we will address in the morning before continuing on further.

Leaking Gas detector. bubbles on both brass threads

Saturday, 11 July 2026, 2000 Hrs

Leaving Southport Yacht Club. All provisioned and fueled up for the trip. Slight delay again with the gas alarm going off.

Friday, 10 July 2026, 1830 Hrs

Tied up at the SYC after leaving “Boatworks” Coomera, Gold Coast at around 1600 Hrs

Emergency Contact for this delivery

Dinah Eagle +61 (0) 475 306 555

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