The transition back to boat life has been generally uncomplicated. I am much better for having been away – despite the shingles, the traffic violations and having lost oneself in the woods. I returned intact. There were suggestions from other (largely non-boat dwelling) people that spending eight weeks away in a land of hot water, …
Since leaving Bermagui on 13 April, our progress has been as follows; Hole in the Wall – Jervis Bay – 13 April @ midnight Jibbons Bay – Port Hacking – 14 April @ 22.00 Newcastle – 15 April – 22.00 Nelson Bay – 17 April – 16.00 Forster/Tuncurry – 19 April – 14.00 Crowdy Head …
By its nature cruising has to be a process of elasticity and exploration. While I’m sure it is possible to cruise from place to place in your boat and befriend no one and never be lent a vehicle, this cannot happen when your partner is a labrador incarnate and you have two small cute children. …
After a final trip to the supermarket and topping up the water and fuel, we said goodbye to Launceston – and, it has to be admitted, I felt a little relieved to be on our way again. We are still cruising novices and this had been our first ‘city’ experience. It felt a little frenetic. …