Double Bubble

15 metre Kelsal Tonga Catamaran. 15.2m x 7.1m 1x1m Fibreglass.

Posted: Mon, 9 Sep 2019 - 13:18

Have left Macleay Island and gone back to Raby Bay this morning for another change in wind direction this afternoon. Bit to windy to venture off into town in the dinghy at present, and with Gale

Posted: Sat, 7 Sep 2019 - 16:17

We woke up yesterday to a complete fog out, and then a jet ferry who lost his way & ended up doing a 360 right in front of us, travelling outside of his track, passing by an hour later inside of 5mtr

Posted: Thu, 5 Sep 2019 - 20:00

Well having left Blakesley Anchorage this morning we aimed for Silver Sands for overnight anchorage & upcoming NW. Having anchored there, tide would have made it uncomfortable in expected 30kn winds

Posted: Wed, 4 Sep 2019 - 12:33

Didn't much like Deanbilla, bad vibes so we haved moved downstream to Blakesleys Anchorage, near Canalpin, Nth Straddie, much nicer, off in the dinghy to explore.

Posted: Tue, 3 Sep 2019 - 16:13

We left RQ Yacht Suadron yesterday to Raby Bay for the night to collect a book of maps this morning and have now moved over to Deanbilla Bay on North Stradbroke Island for a bit of a look about

Posted: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 - 18:10

We have parted ways with "the Tramps" & will meet up at the end of October. The time has finally come for new batteries (the others lasting 11 1/2 years - gotta be happy with that). So we have gone

Posted: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 - 10:43

Have picked up our visitors at Raby bay, welcome Auntie Eva & Peter and cruised back to Peel Island for the evening with the "Tramps" and had a lovely afternoon/ evening together away from the wind

Posted: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 - 10:57

Still anchored in Raby Bay, as is close to Cleveland, shops & visitors. We had a dinghy come up to us the other day, calling out, "G'day Kath", turns out to be a friend from Nth Haven Marina who took

Posted: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 - 14:26

We have up anchored with Alcatraz and moved over to Raby Bay anchorage to go into town (Cleveland, 29km from Brisbane). Tramp II have gone over to Macleay Island, all protected from upcoming expected

Posted: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 - 16:00

Finally anchored at 26.5hr's later (approx 4.5hr trip up "The Broadwater" after arriving at Gold Coast) all a bit weary especially after birthday event the previous day. We have come up stream to

Posted: Sun, 18 Aug 2019 - 09:10

Hi Auntie, well woo hoo, we've just hit the 27th parallel, offshore of the Gold Coast, Queensland, yeah! Been stooging at 3kn for last 2hrs waiting for daylight & an ingoing tide into The Broadwater

Posted: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 - 23:51

We have had a smooth and sunny motor/sail up the coast from Iluka, with whales and dolphins about. Passed Balina as the sun set and have just now passed Cape Byron the eastern most point of Australia

Posted: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 - 13:05

We have crossed the bar with the Tramps and are now on our way, Queensland here we come!

Posted: Sat, 17 Aug 2019 - 12:01

Came back to Maclean for the night & stores, then back to Iluka, up early for the markets over at Yamba & a day wandering the town. Met up with the American couple from "Enough" for drinks on Tramp

Posted: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 - 12:53

Travelled upstream to Brushgrove, free mooring, with Tramp II rafted alongside us. Dinghy trip over to the Bushy hotel for tea, very nice. Attempted to go on up to Ulmara (still blowing easy

Posted: Thu, 8 Aug 2019 - 14:24

Didn't get under Harwood bridge had to wait for opening finally at 6.15, (really eerie screeching) then lassoed up to the wharf in the dark (no more jumping off for this girl) with Tramps rafting up

Posted: Tue, 6 Aug 2019 - 15:40

Travelled upstream to Harwood waiting for 5.00pm bridge opening under the Pacific Highway. Absolutely stunning day.

Posted: Sun, 4 Aug 2019 - 14:30

Arrived safely in Iluka 11am, lovely night, all good, bar relatively user friendly, leads really hard to see! We will spend up to 10 days exploring the Clarence river before moving on up to Bryon Bay!

Posted: Sun, 4 Aug 2019 - 09:42

Motor sailed through a clear starry night, with calm smooth seas. We have passed "Look at me now Headlands" (too cute) and are now in The Coral Sea! Water temperature 21.4 deg, another 3.5hrs to go.

Posted: Sun, 4 Aug 2019 - 03:13

Departed Coffs Harbour with Tramp II 11.30pm for night sail for flood tide entry across the bar into Yamba/Iluka eta 11am. Spent most of my time resting foot for this "leg", managed a hobble down for

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