Meikyo

Meikyo

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Meikyo is a Norseman 447. Designed by Bob Perry and built in 1985, she is a very capable offshore cruiser. Mike and Liliane, from Canada, are six years into their circumnavigation. Meikyo is a Japanese word that translates to "clear mirror", or more philosophically "mirror of the soul". Liliane is a Canadian Registered Massage Therapist. Mike is a retired beer company guy.

Recent Updates

Meikyo - July 23, 2018
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48 hour sail up from Mooloolaba, now anchored Pancake Creek. Nice to have a calm anchorage.

Meikyo - July 11, 2018
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Arrived Mooloolaba Marina 7am this morning. Nice to be back here after a year and a half. Plan to be here one week, then onward to the north.

Meikyo - July 10, 2018
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Just passing Cape Byron, running with 3-4m swell. Saw a few whales yesterday, one breaching not to far from the boat. Memories of Tonga!
Planning for arrival Mooloolaba early tomorrow.

Meikyo - June 25, 2018
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Coffs Harbour Marina for a couple of weeks. Really nice here. Stuff for Scupper, stuff for us. What more could we want.

Meikyo - June 22, 2018
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Shoal Bay, Port Stephens for the night. Doing day trips at the moment due to the 83 shipping containers drifting between Coffs and Newcastle.

Meikyo - June 20, 2018
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On the move again north. Stopped for the night at Coasters Retreat.
Off to Newcastle tomorrow.

Meikyo - May 22, 2018
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Arrived Rose Bay Sydney Harbour after an overnighter from Jervis Bay.

Meikyo - May 19, 2018
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Anchored Vincentia, Jervis Bay. Motor sailed most of the way today.
Taking Scupper to the beach tomorrow.

Meikyo - May 18, 2018
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Anchored Broulee Island after six weeks in Bermagui. Just planned to stay a week but really liked the place. Good marina rates. Also took the time to socialize Scupper with people and other dogs ... Read More
Meikyo - April 7, 2018
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Bermagui Marina for a few days

Meikyo - March 30, 2018
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Arrived safely in Eden. Nice to be back 14 months later!

Meikyo - March 29, 2018
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Through Stanley Point enroute to Eden

Meikyo - March 25, 2018
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Anchored Prime Seal Island, waiting out the westerlies. Had a 59 kt gust this morning that reset our anchor!
Hope to get to shore in a couple of days and explore.

Meikyo - March 21, 2018
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Spike Bay, Clarke Island. Arrived overnight from Wineglass Bay after a fast (and cold!) downwind trip.

Meikyo - March 20, 2018
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Wineglass Bay. Planning to depart for Flinders tonight.

Meikyo - March 20, 2018
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Automated update from App.

Meikyo - March 17, 2018
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Bryans Corner waiting out the Northerles

Meikyo - March 14, 2018
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Anchored Riedle Bay, Maria Island.

Meikyo - March 13, 2018
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Left Hobart this morning for our journey north after 13 months in Tassie. Terrific place, we have lots of great memories.

Meikyo - January 24, 2018
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Back in Hobart after a one week haulout in Kettering. Really great yard.
A week of stuff in the big city, then off sailing again.

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