We’re sailing across the Indian Ocean
Adventures in Australia’s Northern Territory and preparations to cross the Indian Ocean to Reunion Island. Continue reading We’re sailing across the Indian Ocean
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Lone Rangers on the Great Barrier Reef
The challenges of sailing and independent diving the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, Queensland up
to Darwin in the Northern Territory.
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We’re bound for North Australia
After 18 months stranded in New Zealand we finally get permission and visas to continue our circumnavigation and sail to Australia. Continue reading We’re bound for North Australia
To sail … or sell?
I jolted awake to a loud, wet, sniffy snort in my ear – and it wasn’t Paul. The Thing breathed … Continue reading To sail … or sell?
Simply Cruisin’ and Shootin’ the Breeze
Cruising the east coast of North Island, New Zealand. Living off the grid, finding deserted anchorages, exploring deserted islands and living a simple life on the sea. Continue reading Simply Cruisin’ and Shootin’ the Breeze
Long lost land legs
A long sharp beak appeared under the fly sheet of our tent, snatched a bag of couscous and dragged it … Continue reading Long lost land legs
Baggy Half Way Round the World
North Minerva Reef, South Pacific Saturday 9 November 2019 Overheard on the VHF radio: “Hey, we heard you went diving … Continue reading Baggy Half Way Round the World
RUM TIME … a year’s sailed by
We celebrated our first year of circumnavigation and Baggy’s 40th birthday … at a rum distillery. 9 August 2018: The … Continue reading RUM TIME … a year’s sailed by
Sharks … and other fishy stories
You may have heard the expression ‘yum yum yellow’ – it’s a divers term for the attractiveness of yellow diving … Continue reading Sharks … and other fishy stories
Twenty two days and 18 hours
1645, Friday 19 April We weighed anchor at Isabela Island, Galapagos and headed out to sea to sail over 3000 … Continue reading Twenty two days and 18 hours
