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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G’Day Mates!
Sailing, diving and land safaris from Mackay to Cairns in Queensland, Australia – with no other international tourists. Continue reading G’Day Mates!
Jumping across ‘The Ditch’
The story of our challenging sailing passage from New Zealand to Australia across the notorious Tasman Sea. Continue reading Jumping across ‘The Ditch’
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
Pigs in Paradise
A fat, hairy pig scampers through a front garden gate, crosses the road without looking and skids into a water … Continue reading Pigs in Paradise
Islands at the End of the Earth
“A ghost’s done that. I DEFINATELY tied them properly. I even adjusted them.” We’d rigged twin headsails for the sailing … Continue reading Islands at the End of the Earth
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
