The Southern Cross

The Southern Cross

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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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The Southern Cross - May 1, 2017
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Left Great Keppel Island Saturday 29 April and sailed overnight to Brampton Island. Delightful sailing with winds about 20 knots from the SE pushing us along at 6 knots. Rained this morning and ... Read More
The Southern Cross - April 28, 2017
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A rollicking good sail, 150 nautical miles in 24 hours. Max gusts 36 knots. Beautiful sailing under jib. Now anchored in Leeke Beach on Great Keppel Island. Just lovely here.

The Southern Cross - April 27, 2017
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<p>Readying the boat and ourselves to sail northwards later this morning or early afternoon. The pantry, fridge and tanks are full. The weather looks good. Last minute preparations and then we are off.</p>

The Southern Cross - March 27, 2017
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Berthed at Bundaberg Port Marina.

The Southern Cross - March 27, 2017
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Anchored near the mouth of the Burnett River.

The Southern Cross - March 27, 2017
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Anchored off Rooney Point, Fraser Island. Went for along walk on the beach. Turned back when we noticed a dingo which followed us for a mile back to the dinghy.

The Southern Cross - March 27, 2017
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<p>Anchored at Moon Point. Wonderful place to explore in the dinghy and walk along the beach</p>

The Southern Cross - March 19, 2017
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Anchored at Kingfisher Bay Eco Resort. More thunderstorms around.

The Southern Cross - March 16, 2017
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Anchored at Yankee Jack Creek, Fraser Island. Thunderstorm activity with heavy rain.

The Southern Cross - March 16, 2017
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Sandflies alive and well at Garry's Anchorage, Fraser Island

The Southern Cross - March 16, 2017
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Crossed the Wide Bay Bar in benign conditions. Anchored at Brown's Gutter, Elbow Point, Fraser Island

The Southern Cross - March 16, 2017
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Anchored near Scarborough Marina, Moreton Bay

The Southern Cross - March 16, 2017
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Raby Bay

The Southern Cross - February 24, 2017
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Spent three nights here at Coochiemudlo Island recovering from working on hardstand. Flat water, cooling breezes, luxury.

The Southern Cross - February 24, 2017
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This was our position on the hardstand at Redlands City Marina for 8 days. Bottom paint, machined saildrives and new seals, repaired the starboard swim ladder. Very happy with the service we ... Read More
The Southern Cross - November 24, 2016
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Report at 0730 24 November (Queensland time) Moored at Raby Bay. Glorious day.

The Southern Cross - November 21, 2016
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Report at 0630 21 November (Queensland time) Anchored at Peel Island, Moreton Bay.

The Southern Cross - November 20, 2016
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Report at 0730 20 November (Queensland time) Anchored at St Helena Island in Moreton Bay just south of the entrance to the Brisbane River. Had a reasonable overnight sail down from Double Island ... Read More
The Southern Cross - November 18, 2016
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Report at 1115 18 November (Queensland time) Anchored at Double Island Point in 5m at high tide. Yesterday crossed Wide Bay Bar two hours before high tide. Minimum depth 5.6 metres, no breaking ... Read More
The Southern Cross - November 17, 2016
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Report at 0515 17 November (Queensland time) Anchored at Inskip Point, Tin Can Bay, Queensland. Hoping to cross the Wide Bay Bar this morning

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