Mersoleil

Mersoleil is a 2010 Hylas cutter rigged monohull, an H46, built in Taiwan by Queen Long Marine. A bluewater cruiser through and through, she has carried Robbie and Bev more than 50,000nm around the world from 2011 to 2020. Mersoleil will be interviewing new owners in Ft. Lauderdale by spring 2020.

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Posted: Mon, 1 Feb 2016 - 00:00

From a day anchorage in Promise Bay on the west side of the Freycinet Peninsula, Tasmania, we went ashore and found the path to stunning Wineglass Beach. A nice 5k walk took Regina, Michael, Robbie

Posted: Fri, 29 Jan 2016 - 18:26

Still at anchor in Coles Bay, East Coast, Tasmania. I wonder if you can imagine while reading this post how much we appreciate the messages and replies that we receive from our friends reading of

Posted: Thu, 28 Jan 2016 - 16:28

Greetings from Tasmania! After all we've heard about the Bass Strait, I was dying to report that the crossing was a walk in the park. If it was, then it was definitely more like a frisky romp than

Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 - 21:37

We THINK we're sailing In the morning for Tasmania, heading direct to Wineglass Bay on the E Coast. There are a few other yachts also leaving Eden in the morning, so we'll be in good company. Our

Posted: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 - 21:28

Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2016 - 20:23

Another fantastic sail from Cronulla to Eden, about 200nm further south on the coast of New South Wales. We waited Monday till midmorning for the southerlies to abate, then as the trough passed we

Posted: Sun, 17 Jan 2016 - 11:27

After New Years Eve in Sydney Harbour - yes, it was fantastic! - we stopped at charming Manly overnight and then couldn't resist another week up in the deep reaches of Broken Bay. Back in Cronulla

Posted: Wed, 23 Dec 2015 - 11:12

Merry Christmas to all from the southern suburbs of Sydney! We love Cronulla Marina and the great local amenities, including fantastic train service right from the marina to the Sydney CBD. Our

Posted: Mon, 7 Dec 2015 - 21:46

Simply can't get over the shock! We LOVE Australia and almost didn't come here at all! Yes, Kerry, we WERE going to Palau, until El Nino made crossing the EQ prohibitively risky. Entered Sydney

Posted: Sat, 28 Nov 2015 - 12:14

Entered Broken Bay which is about 20 kilometers north of Sydney, but completely surrounded by the Kuring Gai Chase National Park...beautiful. Had a lovely Thanksgiving dinner with Michael (sy

Posted: Wed, 11 Nov 2015 - 18:34

Just can't bring ourselves to leave Newcastle - the town is great and the parties are about to begin! Marina credit vouchers, prizes, and an outstanding program have made this rally the one to

Posted: Sat, 7 Nov 2015 - 21:54

Mersoleil remains at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club Marina where John Hembrow is producing his first Down Under Rally. Great fun! Lots of activity for early arrivals. Thanks, John. Bev has had the

Posted: Mon, 19 Oct 2015 - 11:02

Date & Time of Report: Monday, October 19, 2015 @ 0800 Sydney, AU Time. Arrived safely and now tied to dock at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Newcastle, AU. Arrived just off entrance to New Castle

Posted: Sun, 18 Oct 2015 - 07:13

Date & Time of Report: 05:00 Sunday 18 October 2015 We've been motoring for more than 24 hours. Well, not quite. There was that overly optimistic moment when I (Bev) thought I could raise

Posted: Sat, 17 Oct 2015 - 09:02

Date & Time of Report: 06:30 Sydney, AU Time, Sat., 17 October. Wind went away last night and we are now motoring. We'll turn a little more south this morning to coast down to Newcastle as we hunt

Posted: Fri, 16 Oct 2015 - 11:02

Date & Time of Report: 16 OCT 2015 08:35 Sydney time. Thunder showers during the night gave another nice bath and we continue to make good time. Even with the wind as deep as 150-165 degrees off

Posted: Thu, 15 Oct 2015 - 18:11

Date & Time of Report: 15 Oct 2015 05:00 The Magic Passage to Oz Continues! OK, we missed Bundaberg. But the winds and weather favoured Brisbane, so why not make for Brisbane? Or even Newcastle

Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 - 15:26

Date & Time of Report: Wednesday, 14 Oct 2015, 13:15 I wonder what made me think a passage to Oz was going to be difficult! Except for 3 hours overnight when the wind wasn't up to the task of

Posted: Wed, 14 Oct 2015 - 02:21

Exited Passe du Dumbea at Noumea Monday afternoon at 1700 local time. Weather thus far just as forecast. Winds last evening SE @ 20-23 kts; seas SE at 2 meters. Now steering course of 233 degrees

Posted: Tue, 6 Oct 2015 - 09:10

Arrived in Noumea, New Caledonia at 1500 local time, Friday, Oct. 2nd, which was too late to clear in to the country. We anchored in the very busy harbour over the weekend in a fairly boisterous

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