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Picton Marina, (Lat 41 17S, Lon 174 00E) Thursday 6 February 2020 We awoke to a rather chilly morning, but felt somewhat refreshed after the last two eventful days; and even last night’s farewell dinner (and lemonades) at the local Irish Pub.  Dew covered every exposed surface of the boat, but pretty soon the strengthContinue reading “Then There Were Two”

Picton Marina, (Lat 41 17S, Lon 174 00E) Wednesday 5 February 2020 Our night at Resolution Bay was blissfully still, particularly after having endured the furious winds on arrival just a few hours earlier.  As the night drew on, the wind gusts diminished, till by 5:30am – our waking-up time – it was … “asContinue reading “It’s Official”

Western Port Marina Friday 24 January 2020 Tomorrow we plan to set sail for New Zealand.  Yesterday the boat looked like a construction site.  And today, with six of us – the full crew – aboard we are frantically tackling the urgent and important remaining tasks. Only three days ago, Chimere was returned to the water afterContinue reading “Remaining tasks to complete”

Western Port MarinaThursday 23 January 2020 Sounds like an offer too good to be true doesn’t it?! Step aboard and sail away across the South Pacific … albeit the more southerly reaches of the South Pacific.But whilst a few friends and family were signing up for the “Bay of Island” leg of the upcoming NZContinue reading “Sail away with me …”

Wednesday 22 January 2020 Western Port Marina NZ2020 – In the wake of Captain Cook … is billed as … “… a 113-day New Zealand voyage aboard the good ship Chimere, conducted in multiple stages between Saturday 25 January and Saturday 16 May 2020* * Terms and Conditions apply, see store for details. In summary,Continue reading “Where are we going …?”