JAMS

Tue Dec 11 11:54 2018 NZDT
GPS: 01 23.400s 130 59.064e
Run: 247.5nm (448km)

A two day passage north to Raja Ampat in the company of Kaija Song and Cavalo who were cruising Triton Bay with.

Now anchored off a small village called Seget, 30 miles from Sorong.

Light NW head winds and the odd storm cell negotiated successfully. A relief as the NW monsoon sets in making north passages tricky.


Thu Dec 6 10:22 2018 NZDT
GPS: 03 39.572S 133 45.471E
Run: 21.1nm (38.2km)
Weather: Little wind

A wonderful time in Triton bay, amazing snorkelling,stunning anchorages, swimming with whale sharks. Have got supplies from a small town called Kaimana. Leaving today to head up to Raja Ampat


Fri Nov 30 16:03 2018 NZDT
GPS: 03 49.171s 134 01.156e
Run: 10.8nm (19.5km)

Triton Bay anchorages and snorkelling have been fantastic. Didn?t think it could get any better but now in Muawara Island..wow!


Sun Nov 18 13:42 2018 NZDT
GPS: 03 56.287s 134 07.235e
Run: 143.4nm (259.6km)

After a few busy days in Tual clearing in and stocking up. Then an over night passage, we have anchored of the Triton Bay Divers Resort. An idyllic setting welcomed by whales and manta rays on arrival. We will stay here for a few days.


Sat Nov 10 18:24 2018 NZDT
GPS: 05 32.811s 132 48.338e
Run: 15.2nm (27.5km)
Avg: 3knts
24hr: 71.5nm

Anchored at 1.30am local time. 5 day passage.


Sat Nov 10 13:18 2018 NZDT
GPS: 05 45.850s 132 50.508e
Run: 123.2nm (223km)
Avg: 5.3knts
24hr: 128.3nm

Great 12-20 knot breeze that lasted into the night got us to Tual Island Group early this morning(Saturday) Will anchor and check with Customs and immigration Monday


Fri Nov 9 14:15 2018 NZDT
GPS: 07 19.665s 133 42.146e
Run: 157.2nm (284.5km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 152.7nm

Motored last night but again lovely daytime breeze. Not as many fishing boats and also we have a better idea how they are operating. 5 miles of net off their bow . Fish landed about an hour ago as we worked out way through more fishing boats... easier in daylight. All very comfortable fish is on for tonight?s dinner


Thu Nov 8 13:33 2018 NZDT
GPS: 08 48.701s 135 26.638e
Run: 142.2nm (257.4km)
Avg: 5.5knts
24hr: 132.3nm

Motored last night but again lovely daytime breeze. Tough night working through a wall of fishing trawlers with 5mile long nets barely lit !! Managed to avoid nets but our buddy boat Kaija Song hit them 4 times. Lovely day out here today ... almost forgotten about last night


Wed Nov 7 11:45 2018 NZDT
GPS: 09 26.444s 137 25.637e
Run: 162.4nm (293.9km)
Avg: 6.4knts
24hr: 154.7nm

Wind down to 10 knots by lunchtime yesterday. Currently Drifting downwind with code zero poled out in 10 knots from East.Motor on over night and expect we will have to use again as not much wind in forecast.


Tue Nov 6 10:33 2018 NZDT
GPS: 10 02.225s 139 43.976e
Run: 174.9nm (316.6km)

Checked out of Thursday Island yesterday. Next stop Tual, Indonesia. Fast start with wind and current pushing us along. Slowed a little over night.

Currently easterly 8-12 knots flat seas and sunshine. Code zero poled out 7/7.5 knots. All well on board


Wed Oct 31 20:11 2018 NZDT
GPS: 10 35.672S 142 14.486E
Run: 40.2nm (72.8km)
Weather: Cloudy with odd shower - SE 20-25 knots

Two nice short sails yesterday and today arriving at Horn / Thursday island this afternoon. A few days provisioning and off to Tual, Indonesia and new adventures.


Tue Oct 30 10:15 2018 NZDT
GPS: 10 58.057S 142 41.760E
Run: 64nm (115.8km)
Avg: 2.6knts
24hr: 63.2nm
Weather: Cloudy 15 knot Easterly

At Anchor in Mouth of Escape River after a long pleasant day sail yesterday. Will head to Adolphus Island today (25nm) then Thursday Island tomorrow (25nm)


Mon Oct 29 9:57 2018 NZDT
GPS: 11 48.591s 143 05.416e
Run: 58.2nm (105.3km)

Left last nights anchorage at Cape Grenville early this morning for our last long leg. Escape river tonight. Then 2 small hops to Thursday Island. Cloudy and humid today with possibility of some rain. Nice 10/15 knots SE forecast.


Sun Oct 28 9:36 2018 NZDT
GPS: 12 35.539s 143 24.421e
Run: 83nm (150.2km)

Portland Road at anchor for last 2 days. A little activity , here population of 10, end of a dusty road, nice local cafe for Iced Coffee and Cake. Heading of to Cap Grenville today. Will continue day sailing and anchoring overnight. Planning on being at Thursday Island on Wednesday.


Thu Oct 25 9:21 2018 NZDT
GPS: 13 46.352s 143 38.013e
Run: 132.1nm (239.1km)
Avg: 7.8knts
24hr: 187.6nm

Got yesterday?s position wrong. Overnight at Wilkie Island. Our first Crocodile sighting talked us out of a swim and walk on the beach.


Wed Oct 24 16:27 2018 NZDT
GPS: 13 54.567s 145 35.778e
Run: 86.7nm (156.9km)

Another glorious light wind code zero sail day with flat seas and sunshine


Tue Oct 16 10:17 2018 NZDT
GPS: 15 09.461S 145 43.541E
Run: 121.7nm (220.3km)
Weather: E/Es 12-14knots fine with a little cloud

Left Cairns a few days ago with Indonesian Visa's all sorted and boat loaded with EVERYTHING. Fantastic light wind sailing in flat seas. Code Zero getting lots of use as we head north, aiming to be at Thursday Island by end of October. Nice calm reef anchorage over night. Heading to Lizard island today


Sat Sep 22 10:26 2018 NZST
GPS: 16 55.044S 145 46.944E
Run: 111nm (200.9km)
Weather: Cloudy with odd shower, windy

Arrived in marlin Marina Cairns yesterday. Carol returns Tuesday


Mon Sep 17 9:46 2018 NZST
GPS: 18 28.149S 146 12.949E
Run: 41.4nm (74.9km)
Weather: Fine Clear no wind

Anchored in Hinchinbrook Channel. Spent yesterday trying to catch the famed barramundi with Gary from Kaija Song. Sadly unsuccessful. But did notfeel so bad after locals said they had not caught a fish for 3 days!! Will troll our new "Bara" lures again today as we keep working our way through the channel


Sat Sep 15 12:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 18 52.411S 146 40.967E
Run: 27.8nm (50.3km)
Weather: Fine Clear 10/15knots SE

Murray Sailing to Cairns. Orpheus Island Today, Hinchinbrook Channel Tomorrow. Carol Still in New Zealand hoping to return in about 7/10days to Cairns


Mon Sep 10 9:24 2018 NZST
GPS: 19 15.161S 146 49.453E
Run: 141.1nm (255.4km)
Weather: Clear and Fine

In Breakwater Marina Townsville, after a great week with friends onboard. Plans on hold for a few days. Carol returning to NZ as her father is in hospital. Murray looking after Jams.


Mon Sep 3 9:23 2018 NZST
GPS: 20 15.983S 148 42.474E
Run: 16.6nm (30km)
Weather: Glorious, clear skies, light winds.

Airlie Beach to collect our friends Grahame & Prue for a Whitsunday and maybe Townsville cruise over the next 7/10 days


Sat Aug 25 10:30 2018 NZST
GPS: 20 19.403S 148 57.372E
Run: 38.5nm (69.7km)
Weather: Fine. 15 knot easterlies

Checking out the Whitsunday Islands.


Sun Aug 19 9:34 2018 NZST
GPS: 20 47.99S 149 15.89E
Run: 21.7nm (39.3km)
Weather: Glorious, clear skies, light winds.

After several weeks in Mackay undertaking some maintenance and a 2 week trip back to NZ we have left Mackay. Glorious light wind day with blue blue skies anchored at Brampton Island. Swim and Beer and listen to All Blacks beat Australia .. fall asleep .. not a bad life.


Tue Jul 17 10:00 2018 NZST
GPS: 21 06.704S 149 13.645E
Run: 110.7nm (200.4km)
Weather: Fine clear and calm

Mackay marina for a few days to haul out and sort a small problem. Will take the opportunity to anti foul


Fri Jul 13 11:32 2018 NZST
GPS: 22 09.697S 150 31.687E
Run: 74.4nm (134.7km)
Weather: Fine and clear 10 knot southerly

Drifting down wind in flat seas and sun heading to Percy Islands. New reacher/code zero poled out after practicing in ideal conditions at different angles to the wind. Very happy sailors

Now trying it poled out which is working very well so to lazy to put up MPS..


Tue Jul 10 9:53 2018 NZST
GPS: 23 09.821S 150 57.184E
Run: 78nm (141.2km)
Weather: Fine & Clear Light winds forcasr 15-20 SE

Arrived at Great Keppel after overnight from Pancake Creek. Lots of boats around as the north migration kicks in.


Fri Jul 6 9:44 2018 NZST
GPS: 24 01.825S 151 44.574E
Run: 42.5nm (76.9km)
Weather: Some Cloud Light Winds

Great half day sail From Lady Musgrave to Pancake Creek yesterday. Full sail reach, just forward of the beam flatish seas ... heaven. Nice pretty anchorage. looking forward to a long walk to light house.


Thu Jul 5 8:25 2018 NZST
GPS: 23 54.306S 152 24.074E
Run: 254.1nm (459.9km)
Weather: Easterly 10-15 knots Partly Cloudy

After a couple of fun days at Lady Musgrave, heading into Pancake Creek today


Sat Jun 23 9:23 2018 NZST
GPS: 27 28.776S 153 21.191E
Run: 17.6nm (31.9km)
Weather: Light SW Clear and sunny

Anchored on northern side of Peel Island Moreton Bay. Yesterday bussed to Point Lookout, North Stradbrooke. to checkout migrating whales. Saw lots of humpbacks from great walkways around the headland.


Wed Jun 20 20:22 2018 NZST
GPS: 27 44.054S 153 21.743E
Run: 9.3nm (16.8km)
Weather: Cool Clear and Fine South/SW winds

have left marina life and heading up the Broadwater to Moreton Bay.


Mon Jun 11 9:49 2018 NZST
GPS: 27 52.142S 153 22.508E
Run: 92.1nm (166.7km)
Weather: Clear and Fine

Arrived in In Hope Harbour Marina last week. Catching up friends and some boat jobs and purchases. will head north in about 5 days.


Mon Jun 4 9:19 2018 NZST
GPS: 29 12.123S 153 20.814E
Run: 172.4nm (312km)
Weather: Cloudy with odd shower

Back in Yamba after a week up river on the Clarence River. Checked out all the river towns and caught up with Gary and Sue long time cruisers who now live on the river. Gary did all the interior wood work on JAMS. Heading north to Gold Coast this week.


Sun May 20 20:21 2018 NZST
GPS: 31 39.122S 152 48.063E
Run: 106.7nm (193.1km)
Weather: Glorious

Camden Haven River after time at Newcastle and Broughton Island. Great autumn sun and nice SW winds to continue but swell forecast makes the river bars tricky so of to Clarence River tomorrow. The plan is to sneak in before the swell arrives and spend some time there.


Mon May 7 10:32 2018 NZST
GPS: 32 55.30S 151 45.72E
Run: 54.9nm (99.4km)
Weather: Fine, cool and clear

Started our progression north with a short hop from Pittwater to Newcastle. Plan to head slowly North to North Queensland over next month or two


Mon Mar 19 22:01 2018 NZDT
GPS: 33 35.707S 151 15.432E
Run: 415.3nm (751.7km)
Weather: Fine

Arrived today in Broken bay/Pittwater after a glorious downwind sail (apart from last nights 6 hour southerly !!) from Gold Coast 3 days 2 nights. Will hang out here for a week then head to Sydney.


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