ICAROS

Icaros is a 2002 Catana 431 catamaran purchased by the current owners, Bev & Bob, in France in 2013. Icaros has a white hull with grey and yellow sail and cockpit covers.

Posted: Sat, 9 Sep 2017 - 13:48

Arrived into Medana Bay, Lombok after a quiet two day motor sail from Komodo Island. Saw only the occasional fisherman and the route had many commercial vessels. Shall get our visa extension

Posted: Sun, 3 Sep 2017 - 11:21

Arrived yesterday afternoon and we are anchored just south of the main town and harbour of Labuan Bajo. There is a welcoming resort ashore with bar, restaurant and apparently we can even use their

Posted: Wed, 30 Aug 2017 - 17:53

Just about to Riung when we spotted a nice little island so stopped to swim and snorkel. Unfortunately the Captain has been head down, bum up in one of the engine compartments - as there was oil

Posted: Sat, 26 Aug 2017 - 20:00

We have arrived into Maurole which is quite rolly with the afternoon breeze. Stopped enroute overnight with Kinabalu at Batu Boga East anchorage where we enjoyed some good snorkeling and a dive this

Posted: Tue, 22 Aug 2017 - 10:13

Maumere - Had a great sail here with Nauti Nauti, Our Reflections, Sedna, Runaway, Chase the Cat, and Irie. Have rejoined many others here that we haven't seen since Debut. Anchored off a resort and

Posted: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 - 10:11

Yesterday we had a nice sail around to Hoga Island. There are 10 other rally boats here and at least a couple more will follow us from Wangi Wangi today. Looking forward to some nice quiet peaceful

Posted: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 - 09:45

Tucked into a lovely lagoon at Wangi Wangi, Wakatobi Marine National Park. Indonesian Independence Day tomorrow and the festivities are underway already. Shall take a look on shore and then try to

Posted: Mon, 14 Aug 2017 - 11:05

Unfortunately, out of our fleet of over 60 boats only 15 boats showed up here – which has been very disappointing for our hosts who have gone to so much trouble and preparation. Our next stop is 40

Posted: Thu, 10 Aug 2017 - 11:03

Just arriving into North Buton Island after a two night / one day pleasant sail. A couple of boats (Billaroo and Muscat II) arrived yesterday afternoon and report being warmly welcomed and there is a

Posted: Sun, 6 Aug 2017 - 08:01

Arrived into Namrole harbour, South Buru Island at midnight. A small rolly anchorage next to a busy wharf. Had thought the wind was going to drop out and it would be a slow sail - but instead we had

Posted: Sat, 5 Aug 2017 - 14:09

Unfortunately, Bev was boat bound the first couple of days with a tummy bug and we missed some of the planned activities. Very interesting stop with remnants of colonial architecture and old forts

Posted: Mon, 31 Jul 2017 - 13:52

Had a nice overnight sail from Debut to Banda Island in company with several other boats. We are anchored near a volcano which seems quiet at the moment. Banda Island had it made in the past with

Posted: Tue, 25 Jul 2017 - 10:09

checking in procedures took longer than expected. Quarantine visited us Sat evening and Customs on Sunday and then we were able to collect our paperwork on shore yesterday. A fun atmosphere in the

Posted: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 - 21:36

Our timing was impeccable !! Anchor down at Debut and all settled in with glass in hand just before the rain set in.
Looking forward to a nice long sleep and new adventures in a new land tomorrow.

Posted: Fri, 21 Jul 2017 - 10:30

Encountered numerous squid boats at dusk and then had a quiet night. Have reduced our head sail to a snippet and hope to arrive this afternoon. The officials should be there tomorrow morning for

Posted: Thu, 20 Jul 2017 - 10:27

A quiet night with no fishing boats or nets - maybe it was their day off. Forecast is for lighter winds so we have raised the main sail to gain some more speed and hopefully get us there Fri pm

Posted: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 - 10:48

Hurray !! For we are halfway between Torres Strait and Debut (S of Tual) Indonesia. We have been travelling with just the head sail - no main- and life is quite uncomplicated and easy. Why haven't we

Posted: Tue, 18 Jul 2017 - 10:27

A lovely day yesterday but a stressful early morning today as we wove our way through countless brightly lit fishing boats. One rally boat (Scott-free) ahead of us being tended to now by Search and

Posted: Mon, 17 Jul 2017 - 10:51

A windy squally night but we have arrived safely this morning into a lovely calm Arafura Sea. Several other rally boats departing Thursday Island as we zip through the strait with a favourable

Posted: Sun, 16 Jul 2017 - 10:21

Had a good sail overnight. In company with 8 other rally boats. Shall enter Bligh Entrance to the shipping channel of Torres Strait about midday. Bloody bird pooped on my paddle board...

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