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: Sat, 22 Jun 2019 - 07:39

Motoring in calm conditions. We still have plenty of apples and bananas. However, our fresh vegetable supply is dwindling so we will have to be inventive with our menu. Lots of tinned food, so we

Posted: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 - 07:03

Experienced squally conditions just east of 160E. For past 24 hours the wind has been from the E to SE. Currently under another squall and the wind has changed, it's coming from a northerly

Posted: Thu, 20 Jun 2019 - 06:48

A slow and comfortable sail yesterday with light winds from the SW. Around sunset the wind backed to the south and the boat speed has increased. We are sailing south of a direct line to Noumea

Posted: Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 07:24

A comfortable ride under reefed main and jib. 220 nm from Australia, 565 nm to go to New Caledonia. All is well on board.

Posted: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 - 07:00

Departed Southport Seaway at 10am yesterday. Smooth sailing initially, then a jolty ride through the area affected by current. Full moon aided nightvision. A comfortable ride at the moment under

Posted: Mon, 17 Jun 2019 - 10:15

report at 0810 local time Monday. On Quarantine dock at Southport Yacht Club. Just been cleared by Australian Border Force. We will soon be on our way to Noumea.

Posted: Sun, 16 Jun 2019 - 20:51

report at 1830 local time Sunday. This morning, we moved two nautical miles to an anchorage off Australia Fair Shopping Centre. We are ready to depart Australia tomorrow morning, after refuelling

Posted: Fri, 14 Jun 2019 - 13:27

report at 1115 local time Friday. We returned to Wave Break Island anchorage earlier in the week as there is less wake from passing traffic here. We are monitoring the weather forecasts closely and

Posted: Sun, 9 Jun 2019 - 17:18

report at 1500 local time Sunday. Moved just over one nautical from Wave Break Island to Crab Island to comply with local regulations. More passing traffic here and vessels going at high speed

Posted: Mon, 3 Jun 2019 - 21:15

report at 1900 local time Monday. Yesterday, we moved 2nm from Southport to anchorage north Wave Break Island. Fewer jet skis and helicopters.

Posted: Sat, 1 Jun 2019 - 21:51

report at 1930 local time Saturday. Just anchored in Southport, Gold Coast. Challenging coming through the Seaway in the dark particularly as there were poorly lit vessels anchored in the narrow

Posted: Sat, 1 Jun 2019 - 07:45

report at 0545 local time Saturday. In past 24 hours we?ve motored in no wind, and sailed with 4 to 14 knots of winds from the west through to the south. Currently off Evans Head. All is well on

Posted: Fri, 31 May 2019 - 08:21

report at 0600 local time Friday. Departed Port Stephens at 0700 yesterday. Currently off Scotts Head. Experienced strong winds up to 33 knots yesterday with maximum boat speed 16 knots while

Posted: Tue, 28 May 2019 - 17:48

report at 1545 local time Tuesday. Moved The Southern Cross to the western side of Shoal Bay yesterday morning to sit out strong winds. Yesterday the wind gusted up to 37 knots, today it is

Posted: Sun, 26 May 2019 - 21:48

report at 1930 local time Sunday. Departed Pittwater this morning and sailed with winds up to 25 knots from the west. A sporty sail of 75 nautical miles. Weather looked unfavourable to continue so

Posted: Thu, 23 May 2019 - 16:53

Anchored in Morning Bay, Pittwater. Hope to catch up with friends over the next few days and then sail northwards when the southerlies or westerlies begin to blow.

Posted: Thu, 23 May 2019 - 14:48

report at 1230 local time Wednesday. Motored less than 2 nautical miles from Pinto Bay to Halletts Beach, and went for a stroll on the small beach. Beautiful setting. Planning to anchor in Pittwater

Posted: Wed, 22 May 2019 - 22:00

report at 2000 local time Wednesday. This morning we motored 4 nautical miles upstream to Jerusalem Bay. We have picked up a mooring in Pinta Bay, Broken Bay. Some smoke haze due to controlled

Posted: Mon, 20 May 2019 - 13:33

report at 1130 local time Monday. Motored 4 nautical miles this morning further into Broken Bay. We are up Smith?s Creek with two paddles stowed in the dinghy. Isolated pristine beauty reminiscent

Posted: Mon, 20 May 2019 - 13:33

report at 1130 local time Monday. Motored 4 nautical miles this morning further into Broken Bay. We are up Smith?s Creek with two paddles stowed in the dinghy. Isolated pristine beauty reminiscent

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