Slip Away

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Slip Away is a 1978 Islander Freeport 41-foot sailing ketch designed by Bob Perry. Rich Crowell & Jan Schwab have owned Slip Away since 2001 and have cruised her since 2003.

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Slip Away - July 16, 2015
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Anchored at Margaret Bay, Cape Grenville, Far North Queensland. Did an overnight passage from Flinders with very pleasant conditions.

Slip Away - July 14, 2015
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Anchored at Owen Channel - between Flinders & Stanley Islands. Arrived this morning after an overnight sail from Lizard Island. Another great downwind sail in the tradewinds, but a dark night with ... Read More
Slip Away - July 10, 2015
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Anchored at Lizard Island. Left Cairns yesterday and did an overnight passage - excellent downwind sailing with 15-25 knots of wind and mostly gentle seas behind the reef, as well as a favorable ... Read More
Slip Away - June 10, 2015
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Cairns Marlin Marina - Berth G9. Arrived early this morning after a lively overnight passage with 20-30 kts of SE wind - fortunately, the wind was behind us.

Slip Away - June 8, 2015
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Anchored at Haycock Island, Hinchinbrook Island Channel. Scenic anchorage and completely calm - very nice! Hoping the bugs won't be bad!

Slip Away - June 5, 2015
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Anchored at Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, QLD. Good overnight passage last night from Airlie Beach.

Slip Away - June 2, 2015
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Anchored at Airlie Beach - nice anchorage. Going grocery shopping today for the first time in over 2 weeks. Looking forward to lettuce and tomatoes instead of cabbage and carrots!

Slip Away - June 1, 2015
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Anchored at South Molle Island in the Whitsundays. Just returned from a nice hike to Spion Kop with beautiful lookouts over the Whitsunday Passage.

Slip Away - May 30, 2015
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Had a lovely walk on Whitehaven Beach today. Now anchored at Tongue Bay - set a stern anchor so we wouldn't roll. Looking forward to a good night's sleep.

Slip Away - May 28, 2015
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Anchored off Shaw Island. We've made it to the Whitsundays!

Slip Away - May 26, 2015
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Anchored at South Percy Island, QLD. Sailed overnight from Great Keppel - great downwind sailing with 18-25 knots of wind

Slip Away - May 23, 2015
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Anchored at Great Keppel Island after an overnight sail from Lady Musgrave.

Slip Away - May 20, 2015
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Dropped our anchor at Lady Musgrave Island this morning at 0850 local time. Dolphins greeted us as we arrived - nice!

Slip Away - May 19, 2015
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wind died, so motoring now. 150 miles down, 90 miles to go. All is well aboard.

Slip Away - May 19, 2015
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A few lumpy seas at the start, but having a good sail so far. 100 miles down, 140 to go.

Slip Away - May 17, 2015
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Spent the last couple of months doing boat maintenance in Newport Marina, but ready to move on now. Weather has gotten cooler in the past few weeks, so it's time to head north. Leaving in the ... Read More
Slip Away - March 2, 2015
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Newport Marina, Scarborough, QLD. Planning to spend 6-8 weeks here catching up on boat maintenance and repairs. When we leave here, the plan is to head north.

Slip Away - February 27, 2015
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Anchored at Tangalooma, Moreton Island (near Brisbane). Looking forward to a walk on the island and some snorkeling.

Slip Away - February 26, 2015
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Anchored at Brown Bay (between Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Seaway), Queensland, after a 58-hour motor trip north from Port Stephens. Enjoying the peace and quiet of our anchorage.

Slip Away - February 10, 2015
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Moored at Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, NSW, Australia. Did an overnight run from Sydney - good sailing for about 1/3 of the trip, motored rest of way.

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