Moonshine

Moonshine

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A Franchini 45 a 45 foot, coachouse built sloop. We are attempting a circumnavigation and left from Greece in June 2015.

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Moonshine - March 29, 2017
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Gentle day, put into Ballina to sit out some bad weather. The tail end of Cyclone Debbie that hit hard further north. As we were coming into the river, we were obediently leaving a port mark to our ... Read More
Moonshine - March 28, 2017
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Uncomfortable day motoring into wind and current. Glad to be stopped.
Moonshine - March 27, 2017
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Light wind day, caught big tuna. Cyclone Debbie in North Queensland looks like it may be quite severe.
Moonshine - March 26, 2017
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Shorter motor today to Port Maquarie
Moonshine - March 25, 2017
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Light wind and a strong, 4 kt current against us, with a fair amount of rain. It was all made better by a pod of dolphins swimming with us just before Camden Haven.
Moonshine - March 23, 2017
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Nice day sailing, 25kts broad reaching. Rainbows, flying fish, dolphins and black seagulls possibly shearwater...
Moonshine - March 22, 2017
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Not much wind today, but good motoring. Impressive thunderstorm this evening. Glad we are in a sheltered spot!
Moonshine - February 10, 2017
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Arrived in beautiful Jervis Bay. Not much wind today, but a great day. Looking forward to spending a few days in the bay
Moonshine - February 9, 2017
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<p>Nice sailing today. Arrived into Wollongong, saw a penguin in the harbour and tied up alongside a friendly boat</p>
Moonshine - January 25, 2017
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Anchored near the Zoo, awesome view of Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge!
Moonshine - November 24, 2016
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Moonshine - November 24, 2016
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Made it to Pittwater hooray! through 40kt headwinds and big seas which shredded our bimini, and nearly claimed our liferaft. Looking forward to sleep.
Moonshine - November 22, 0016
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Left the Gold Coast, heading south. Nice to be at sea again, good sailing though upwind.
Moonshine - November 22, 0016
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Left the Gold Coast, heading south. Nice to be at sea again, good sailing though upwind.
Moonshine - November 15, 2016
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Got through the Jacobs Well shoals no problem. Bit colder today!
Moonshine - November 14, 2016
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Moved to a more sheltered anchorage. Gradually heading south.
Moonshine - November 12, 2016
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Nice sailboats from Scarborough marina. Saw another Dugong and a turtle.
Moonshine - November 7, 2016
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Just got to Mooloolaba. Eventful day today. Gearbox seized, and couldn't get into forward. Fixed that, then I made Aussie Pies for lunch, and set fire to the oven. Put it out with our dry powder ... Read More
Moonshine - November 6, 2016
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Another good day, through the sandy straits and the shallow Sheridan Flats without any problems.
Moonshine - November 5, 2016
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Good day of sailing 20-25 kts of breeze, amazing wildlife including a Dugong, several rays, two turtles and many dolphins. What a place!

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