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: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 - 09:03

Report at 0545 16 November (Queensland time) Anchored at Kingfisher Resort Fraser Island, Queensland. Enjoyed a walk ashore yesterday. Heard dingos howling as the full moon rose. We can hear

Posted: Wed, 16 Nov 2016 - 09:03

Report at 1730 15 November (Queensland time) Anchored at Cape Vernon in southern Hervey Bay. Mostly good sail down from Bundaberg Port Marina. Had great time at Down Under Rally welcome week

Posted: Tue, 1 Nov 2016 - 00:15

Report at 2200 31 October (Queensland time) Arrived safely at Bundaberg Port Marina at 1400 today. A sporty sail across Hervey Bay. Crossed our outward path and completed our circumnavigation this

Posted: Mon, 31 Oct 2016 - 08:49

In tonight to join the party. Well done

Posted: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 - 07:42

Report at 0430 30 October (Queensland time) Only 122 miles to run to complete our circumnavigation. All is well on board.

Posted: Sat, 29 Oct 2016 - 07:39

Report at 0520 29 October (New Caledonia time) Just left the tropics. Squalls overnight. Pleasant conditions now. Enjoyed Peter's delicious risotto yesterday and looking forward to homemade pizza

Posted: Fri, 28 Oct 2016 - 07:30

Report at 0520 28 October (New Caledonia time) Enjoyable trade wind sailing. All is well on board.

Posted: Thu, 27 Oct 2016 - 07:15

Report at 0500 27 October (New Caledonia time) Enjoyable trade wind sailing. All is well on board.

Posted: Wed, 26 Oct 2016 - 07:51

Report at 0530 26 October (New Caledonia time) Departed New Caledonia via Dumbea Pass at 1630 local, where we saw hundreds of birds on the wing. All is well on board.

Posted: Tue, 25 Oct 2016 - 07:48

Report at 0545 25 October (New Caledonia time) Underway, headed for Ile Nge for the day to prepare boat for departure to Bundaberg.

Posted: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 - 07:24

Report at 0515 24 October (New Caledonia time) Anchored at Baie de l'Orphelinat. Plan A: after reviewing the weather this morning, we will check out of New Caledonia, departing tomorrow or

Posted: Sat, 22 Oct 2016 - 07:24

Report at 0515 22 October (New Caledonia time) Anchored at Baie de l'Orphelinat. Preparing the boat for passage to Australia.

Posted: Wed, 19 Oct 2016 - 07:54

Report at 0540 19 October (New Caledonia time) Moored with 20 boats at Ilot Maitre, New Caledonia. Another beautiful calm morning. Good snorkelling yesterday with new (for us) varieties of fish

Posted: Tue, 18 Oct 2016 - 07:45

Report at 0530 18 October (New Caledonia time) Anchored at Uere Bay, New Caledonia. Beautiful morning. Enjoyed watching young children learning how to sail in 'Optiene' boats yesterday.

Posted: Mon, 17 Oct 2016 - 07:36

Report at 0530 16 October (New Caledonia time) Anchored at Uere Bay, south of Noumea, New Caledonia. Reasonable protection from the strong winds we've had for the past two days.

Posted: Sat, 15 Oct 2016 - 07:51

Report at 0530 15 October (New Caledonia time) Anchored at Baie des Citrons, New Caledonia. Attended the well conducted and informative Down Under Rally event yesterday. Rain held off last evening

Posted: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 - 08:09

Report at 0545 14 October (New Caledonia time) Anchored at Ile Bailly. Beautiful little island covered with dense foliage. Navionics chart says it is a bird sanctuary however we have seen no birds

Posted: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 - 07:51

Report at 0545 13 October (New Caledonia time) On a mooring at Ile Casy, Baie de Prony. Interesting snorkel around reef. Colourful staghorn coral in good condition. Chainsaw and whippersnipper

Posted: Wed, 12 Oct 2016 - 07:27

Report at 0520 12 October (New Caledonia time) On a mooring in Anse Majic, Baie de Prony. Had a great sail up from Isle of Pines yesterday. Went for a walk to the lighthouse in the afternoon

Posted: Tue, 11 Oct 2016 - 07:39

Report at 0530 11 October (New Caledonia time) Just underway from Ile des Pins to Baie de Prony. Small lumpy seas. The sun is about to rise above the Island. Heavy rain last evening with distant

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