The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross is a St Francis 44-foot fibreglass catamaran with a cutter rig. She was built in St Francis Bay, South Africa in 1996. Catherine Kimber and Peter Chataway bought The Southern Cross in 2005. For the past 13 years they have circumnavigated the globe and then Australia. Catherine and Peter have now sold The Southern Cross. They are grateful for the grand adventure that this boating life has been, for the fabulous people they have met and the great friends made. They wish The Southern Cross’s new owners, Deborah and Russell many moments of magnificence.

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Posted: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 - 20:48

Sadly, this is our final post as we have sold The Southern Cross to new owners Deborah and Rusty. We wish everyone save and happy travels.

Posted: Sat, 26 Oct 2019 - 10:45

Report at 0830 EDT. Moved two nautical miles from Morning Bay to Newport, Pittwater.

Posted: Wed, 23 Oct 2019 - 16:03

Report at 1400 EDT. Just anchored at Morning Bay, Pittwater, NSW after a day and a half sailing down the coast from Camden Haven. A wonderful 150 nautical mile trip, with wind from behind, moderate

Posted: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 - 20:33

Report at 1800 EDT. Currently underway on passage from Camden Haven to Pittwater. Dolphins and hundreds of birds nearby. Just passing Seal Rocks with 93 nautical miles to run. Had a delightful

Posted: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 - 14:30

Report at 1230 EDT. Tied to a jetty in the town of Laurieton, Camden Haven. An easy passage of over 200 nautical miles with up to two knots of helpful current. Crossed the bar into Camden Haven

Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 - 17:54

Report at 1600 EDT. Underway heading southwards along the New South Wales coast. Departed the Gold Coast yesterday after spending a week at Paradise Point. Currently off the Solitary Islands

Posted: Sun, 6 Oct 2019 - 20:48

Weather report at 1740 AEST. Anchored at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast. Today we had a 20 mile trip zigzagging through shallows from Russell Island. It seemed that almost everyone in the Gold

Posted: Fri, 4 Oct 2019 - 15:28

Weather report from 1130 AEST. Anchored on north side of Russell Island, near Karragarra Island, Moreton Bay. A 16 nautical mile run from St Helena's Island.

Posted: Thu, 3 Oct 2019 - 23:12

Weather report from 1)30 AEST. Anchored on western side of St Helena's Island, Moreton Bay. Enjoyed this afternoon and evening with our friends, Alison and Geoff. While walking ashore we saw Agile

Posted: Wed, 2 Oct 2019 - 21:54

Weather report from 1230 AEST. Anchored outside Scarborough Marina, Moreton Bay. An easy 8 nautical mile sail this morning from Bribie Island. It was lovely to catch up with Kath and Rodney on

Posted: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 - 09:51

Report at 0645 AEST. Anchored at Bongaree Beach, Bribie Island. Moreton Bay. An easy sail yesterday and overnight from Double Island Point.

Posted: Sun, 29 Sep 2019 - 14:57

Report at 0945 AEST. Anchored at Double Island Point. Crossed the Wide Bay Bar in benign conditions around 7.30am this morning. Winds were on the nose, instead of forecast northerlies, so we

Posted: Fri, 27 Sep 2019 - 13:21

Report at 1115 AEST. Anchored at Inskip Point, near the southern end of Fraser Island. Motored southwards along Fraser Island for 30 nautical miles, with up to two knots of helpful current.

Posted: Thu, 26 Sep 2019 - 19:42

Report at 1530 AEST Thursday 26 September. Anchored off Bennet Creek, on Fraser Island. Sun is about to set. Very pretty spot. Sailed and motor sailed in winds which varied from ESE to NE.

Posted: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 - 13:45

Report at 1130 AEST Tuesday 24 September. Spent a pleasant week in Bundaberg Port Marina, and departed from there this morning. Motored one nautical mile upriver. Currently anchored near

Posted: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 - 15:13

Weather report at 1000 AEST Austalia Tuesday 17 September. Arrived safely in Bundaberg Port Marina after a wonderful trouble free passage. We even managed to see two whales yesterday. By 1300

Posted: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 - 06:48

Report at 0430 AEST Austalia Tuesday 17 September. A fast sail towards Bundaberg, 27nm to go.

Posted: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 - 06:24

Report at 0415 AEST Austalia Monday 16 September. Motor sailing with 182 miles to run to Bundaberg.

Posted: Sun, 15 Sep 2019 - 07:48

Report at 0530 AEST Austalia Sunday 15 September. Motor sailing in light winds. The full moon is still up and the sun has just risen. 314 miles to run to Bundaberg.

Posted: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 - 07:09

Report at 0500 AEST Austalia Saturday 14 September. Wonderful sailing on gentle seas. The almost full moon is about to set in the west and the eastern sky is lit in apricots heralding a new day

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