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, 18 May 2019 - 13:12

report at 1100 local time Saturday. Moved this morning one nautical mile from America Bay to a spot in Cowan Creek, called Cottage Rock, where we have internet coverage which enables us to follow the

Posted: Thu, 16 May 2019 - 20:27

report at 1730 local time Thursday. After a week in Pittwater, where we caught up with friends and spent money, we've returned to Broken Bay where we are surrounded by Ku-ring-Gai National Park's

Posted: Thu, 16 May 2019 - 20:27

report at 1730 local time Thursday. After a week in Pittwater, where we caught up with friends and spent money, we've returned to Broken Bay where we are surrounded by Ku-ring-Gai National Park's

Posted: Tue, 7 May 2019 - 10:24

report at 0815 local time Tuesday. Departed Castle Bay, Cowan Creek yesterday. Moved to Salt Pan Point, Pittwater.

Posted: Sat, 4 May 2019 - 15:39

report at 1330 local time Saturday. Departed Manly and Sydney Harbour this morning. An easy sail under jib up to Broken Bay. Then a motor into wind on the nose to Castle Bay, Cowan Creek. On a

Posted: Fri, 3 May 2019 - 08:57

report at 0645 local time Friday. Moved from Athol Bay yesterday, where according to our AIS system we had 135 targets. Avoided all vessels out on the water to travel four nautical miles to Manly

Posted: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 - 12:50

Enjoyed our two weeks in Blackwattle Bay. Weather was superb: warm with light winds. Departed this morning, after voting yesterday in the Federal Election. Now on a mooring in Athol Bay adjacent

Posted: Thu, 11 Apr 2019 - 13:00

report at 1045 local time Thursday. Enjoyed a week in Manly, although the Store Beach anchorage was very busy on the weekend with up to 30 boats nestled around us. Departed this morning and 7

Posted: Fri, 5 Apr 2019 - 09:48

report at 0745 local time Friday. Anchored off Store Beach, near Manly, Sydney Harbour. Departed Eden at 2pm Wednesday. An uneventful sail along the NSW coast. Entered Sydney Harbour heads at

Posted: Thu, 4 Apr 2019 - 12:06

report at 1000 local time Thursday. Departed Eden at 2pm yesterday. Sailed overnight hugging the NSW coast. Plan to continue on to Sydney Harbour with arrival tomorrow (Friday).

Posted: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 - 18:12

report at 1600 local time Tuesday. Arrived safely in Eden at 1515 In 54 hours we travelled 325 nautical miles with some sporty sailing and mundane motoring.

Posted: Tue, 2 Apr 2019 - 09:21

report at 0715 local time Tuesday. Motoring around Gabo Island, Victoria in light conditions. Heading towards Eden, New South Wales. Sun just rising out of cloud on eastern horizon. All is well

Posted: Mon, 1 Apr 2019 - 12:00

report at 0945 local time Monday. Departed Port Sorell, Tasmania 25 hours ago. Had a feisty sail yesterday with winds reaching 33 knots and boat speed 12 knots. White water in the cockpit and

Posted: Sun, 31 Mar 2019 - 10:51

report at 0845 local time Sunday. After spending over a week anchored off Baker Point, Port Sorell, The Southern Cross?s crew are preparing to cross Bass Strait. Have enjoyed our time in this

Posted: Sat, 23 Mar 2019 - 11:39

report at 0930 local time Saturday. Thursday around 10pm The Southern Cross refloated on the rising tide. Re-anchored in six metres, 100 metres off Bakers Point.

Posted: Thu, 21 Mar 2019 - 14:00

On Thursday we beached The Southern Cross at Baker Point, Port Sorell to remove fish farm line from around port saildrive shaft. Many thanks to our friend Tim, ex Rubicon Star, for his invaluable

Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 20:48

report at 1900 local time Wednesday. This morning moved 5 nautical miles from outer anchorage off Port Sorell into the Rubicon River. Anchored by 10.30am.

Posted: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 - 10:33

report at 0700 local time Wednesday. Departed Coulomb Bay, Three Hummock Island at noon yesterday. Motored overnight in light winds, with some soft rain. Unable to see the near full moon due to

Posted: Mon, 18 Mar 2019 - 21:03

report at 1900 local time Monday. Departed Ann Bay, on north west coast of Tasmania this morning and sailed up past Cape Grim and the Doughboy Islands. Zigzagged around Brown Rocks, Bird Island and

Posted: Sun, 17 Mar 2019 - 12:18

report at 1000 local time Sunday. Departed Strahan yesterday morning after buying the weekend newspaper and bananas. Passed through Hells Gates and out of Macquarie Harbour before noon. Sailed

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