Where are they now..?
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Trans-Tasman Voyage – The Return!!
Join Rob and his “fearless crew” … Harm, Matt and Sam … on their 15-day voyage from Opua (NZ) to Westernport (Au) – near Melbourne –
A Bit of a Video
Join the crew, as Dean Allen-Craig documents the sail down the East coast of New Zealand’s South island on board Chimere. Watch out for ‘Dolphin- Cam’ about half way through!!
Where were they?
You can see Chimere’s 2020 voyage locations here
Ship’s Log
- Trans-Tasman Voyage – The Movie…17 August 2021 Melbourne No more sailing news to report, other than the fact that I’m currently in the process of getting a marine survey and valuation completed for Australian Customs to ensure I DON’T haveContinue reading “Trans-Tasman Voyage – The Movie…”
- More To ComeTuesday 10 August 2021 Home in Ringwood In some ways, tonight’s title is a bit misleading. I don’t have anymore reports of sailing adventures to post. And I don’t think anyone wants to hear about meContinue reading “More To Come”
- Uploaded Photos – 21/7 and 20/7So, tonight I’ve uploaded the last of the photos for the trans-Tasman voyage for the second and third days out of Opua. This was, mercifully, a quiet section where we were able to ease into theContinue reading “Uploaded Photos – 21/7 and 20/7”
- Uploaded Photos – 24/7, 23/7 & 22/7I’m close to uploading photos for the whole two-week voyage from Opua. And as we go back in time it’s nice to see the weather improving the closer we get to New Zealand. Whilst we alwaysContinue reading “Uploaded Photos – 24/7, 23/7 & 22/7”
- Uploaded Photos – 27/7, 26/7 & 25/7In uploading photos for the 27th , 26th and 25th of July I discovered just how difficult it was for Mike Clarke – my IT back-up-man in Melbourne – to actually post the blogs I wasContinue reading “Uploaded Photos – 27/7, 26/7 & 25/7”
- Uploaded Photos – 30/7, 29/7 & 28/7It’s been fun sorting through the photos and videos of our trans-Tasman voyage of the past couple of weeks. A chance to re-live some of the moments – the highs and the lows – and toContinue reading “Uploaded Photos – 30/7, 29/7 & 28/7”
- Uploaded Photos – 2/8, 1/8 & 31/7I have started to upload photos to the daily blogs from the past couple of weeks. Just click on the links below … Here are a few shots to whet your appetite … Last Piece ofContinue reading “Uploaded Photos – 2/8, 1/8 & 31/7”
- In a Bed Not a BunkIn a Bed Not a Bunk Home, Ringwood North Wednesday 4 August 2021 After reporting out negative COVID test results (did anyone think they were going to be positive) early this morning we were all freeContinue reading “In a Bed Not a Bunk”
- Mission AccomplishedWesternport Marina, Hastings Tuesday 3 August 2021 It was 556 days ago that I set out on my NZ2020 Voyage to New Zealand. A voyage that WAS intended to take just 16 weeks, or 113 days.Continue reading “Mission Accomplished”
- Last Piece of the Puzzle Falls into PlaceMonday 2 August 2021 20 Miles from Westernport If the adventure and romance of sailing from one country to another draws you into the world of cruising … then navigating the maze of red tape, complianceContinue reading “Last Piece of the Puzzle Falls into Place”
- Bass Strait – not giving up without a fightSunday 1 August 2021 80 Miles North East of Wilson’s Promontory As the golden sun went down and Gabo Island fell astern, we glided effortlessly along – past Mallacoota, Wingan Inlets, Cape Conran, Marlo and Orbost.Continue reading “Bass Strait – not giving up without a fight”
- Land HO !!!Saturday 31 July 2021 Six miles south of Wingan Inlet, East Gippsland It was a grand sight – the eastern-most tip of Victoria. At first, it was just a faint, steely-blue strip along the southwest horizon.Continue reading “Land HO !!!”
- The Wind is Finally Going Our WayFriday 30 July 2021 100 Miles North East of Gabo Island WE DESERVE IT !! That’s the general feeling on board, as the much expected wind finally moved to the north at around 4:00pm, gaining inContinue reading “The Wind is Finally Going Our Way”
- So Close Yet So FarThursday 29 July 2021 120 miles east of Montague Island After a long night in the cockpit, managing our response to the weather-change, the day emerged into the sort of weather we thought we’d left behindContinue reading “So Close Yet So Far”
- Like a Racehorse Heading for HomeWednesday 28 July 2021 200 miles East of Eden It’s a bit over 200 miles to Eden and Chimere has been making good use of the steady nor wester as she races home to Australia. ThroughContinue reading “Like a Racehorse Heading for Home”
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