We have left Opal Lady snug in a northern marina before jumping on a Qantas flight back to Newcastle to enjoy Christmas with the Family. We are now once again looking over beautiful Lake Macquarie from a different perspective . . . from a house perched on the ridge of Fishing Point. The weather here […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Read More »
We finally threw the dock lines and crept out of the marina pen in the wee small hours of the morning, going through the tunnel of navigation lights that make up the Cairns Harbour channel. It was 2 weeks after arriving back from the Louisiades and with calm seas we went the 57nm south to
So its taken a little longer… . . . . 15th September During the last 24 hours at sea we encountered many ships on their way through the Jomard Passage. This is the major shipping channel for ships transitting through PNG to the Southern Hemisphere from Asia. Luckily for us we could see them on
The Louisiades Part 2 Read More »
Sadly after all our efforts to have email access whilst away. . as you may have guessed. . . .it didn’t happen! But we have returned safely but somewhat exhausted but we have had the most amazing experience. Here is Part 1 of the story, over the coming days I will endeavour to get the
We have arrived back into Cairns! Read More »
Saturday 11th September, sunny 15knt easterly and the excitment was high amongst the 25 skippers and their crew as they await the final weather briefing and hearty breakfast on the verandah of the Yorkeys Knob Boat Club. With all the formalities out of the way we prepared to shake the docklines and proceed through the
Bound for the Louisiades!! Read More »
We enjoyed our time in Sunday Creek, catching up on odd jobs, hunting and gathering trying to get a feed of mud crabs in preparation for the coming week and visits from my very dear friend, Sue and husband Warren as well as Mum and Dad coming aboard. We did get a few mud crabs, but
Hinchinbrook Island to Yorkeys Knob, Cairns Read More »
Our decision to leave the beautiful passage was made due to the weather again~ Our dilemma was whether to spend another peaceful day here and run the risk of the bad weather pattern catching up with us. Although the boat handles bad weather superbly, if you don’t need to then why do it???? So at
Gloucester Island to Hinchinbrook Island Read More »
We left Woodwark Bay with the outgoing tide and made the journey to Gloucester Island in 5.45 hrs. I christened the new Breadmaker on the way as well as baking a batch of Rock Cakes. After arriving at the northern end of the island we travelled south looking for shelter from the wind and swell.
Montys’ Bar and Resort Read More »
Our Flopper Stoppers were on board and we were ready for some rest so we headed for our favourite spot, Cid Harbour, Whitsunday Island.
Windy Whitsundays! Read More »