Taranui

Taranui

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Blue 43 foot steel Ganley Salizar. 

Launched 2008. NZ registered NZ 1958. Cat One. Light blue
colour including distinctive dog house. Cutter rigged.

Fuel capacity 300 litres. Engine 120hp Ford. 5 litres per hour. Water
capacity 400 litres. YNZ sail number 6860.

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Taranui - October 5, 2017
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In Chinamans, Shoal Bay on Maria Island in approximately 3.5 metres of crystal clear water.. This Island is absolutely stunningly unique. Zillions of Wombats.
Taranui - October 5, 2017
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In beautiful Canoe Bay in Fortescue Bay tucked in behind a wreck in about 3 metres of crystal clear water. 20km walk above the dolerite sea cliffs to Mt Lichen and return. Stunning!!

Taranui - September 25, 2017
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After two days of stories of escaping convicts, punishment strategies and solitary confinement at the most fascinating Port Arthur Penal Colony Historic Site, Taranui is now anchored at the most ... Read More
Port Arthur historic penal colony.
  • Ladie Bay, Port Arthur, Tasmania
Taranui - September 23, 2017
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40nm from Duckpond on Bruny Island to Port Arthur.
Taranui - August 9, 2017
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Left Constitution Dock this morning for Deep Bay in Cygnet. Stopped off en-route at the Neck, walked over to other side to walk along the Adventure Bay beach.
Taranui - August 6, 2017
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Still in Constitution Dock and will be for another few days. Been active in land based activities such as mountain biking and walking.
Taranui - July 28, 2017
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18NM from Duckpond and into Constitution Dock, Hobart. The bridge has to be lifted then into a "large swimming pool" only 100 to 200 metres from the Museum, Nautical Museum, Mawson's replica hut and ... Read More
Taranui - July 25, 2017
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Back in Duckpond. Quack! Quack!
Taranui - July 24, 2017
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Day visiting the historic site of Tasmania's Quarantine station. Back on board Taranui just on dusk with diesel heater burning ready for another cozy evening. Were in Duckpond last night but internet ... Read More
Taranui - July 20, 2017
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Another visit into Port Esperance, Dover. Anchored next to picturesque Rabbit Island.

Taranui - July 14, 2017
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Back from UK (flying) a few days back so on mooring in Cygnet. However, did anchor over at Deep Bay last two nights. Moved back over to mooring this morning. Diesel heater humming away keeping ... Read More
Taranui - May 4, 2017
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Back on rented mooring in Cygnet.

Taranui - May 3, 2017
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Arrived Deep Bay, Cygnet from Duckpond via Kettering for fuel; 25.3NM. NW 10knots and slight sea. Water temperature now 12 degrees.

Taranui - May 2, 2017
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Back in the Duckpond after a week snooping around Hobart on the bikes. Museums, Mawson's replica Antarctic Hut, ride to Kingston, Salamanca Saturday market ++++

Taranui - April 25, 2017
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<p>Back on the Sandy Bay mooring in Hobart after two and a half months. In for some resupplying and the dentist before heading slowly back to Cygnet.</p>

Taranui - April 22, 2017
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Moved into Duck Pond this morning for better protection from the light southerly and to launch the bikes for a 25km circular ride to northern tip of Bruny Island; Dennes Point.

Taranui - April 21, 2017
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From Snake Bay to Kettering for fuel, water and an engine oil change on the visitors day berth. Then over to Quarantine Bay to anchor just on dark. Had some incredibly calm, windless and sunny days.

Taranui - April 20, 2017
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After 3 days of bike riding from Simpson Bay totaling 150km we have moved 6.4 NM northward to the delightful Snake By anchorage.

Taranui - April 20, 2017
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Moved Taranui close to a public boat ramp so we can launch the bikes!

Taranui - April 15, 2017
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17.1 nm sail from Cygnet to Aitkens Point, Simpson Bay close to the neck between south and north Bruni Islands. Tranquil millpond conditions in here.

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