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Tasman Sea, (Lat 40 03S, Lon 155 27E), Course 80 degrees (compass) Wednesday 29 January 2020 The sun went down, the sun came up … just as we’d expected. Likewise, the wind died down as forecast, till it was reluctantly necessary through the night to turn on the motor in order to maintain an averageContinue reading “Sailing in Slippers”

Western Tasman Sea, (Lat 39 43S, Lon 152 16E), Course 98 degrees (compass) Tuesday 28 January 2020 Today was truly a dream sailing day. A 20-knot breeze off the starboard, stern quarter. A calm sea with minimal swell. Plus, a full main and poled-out jib off the port side, set solid as if in concrete.Continue reading “Yee Ha … 9,10,11 knots !”

North of Flinders Island (20 miles), Lat 39 45S Lon 148 20E Monday 27 January 2020 Our overnight stopover at Deal Island was just the thing; a time of rest and preparation. Plus, an opportunity to again soak in a most beautiful part of the world; due to its isolation, a place where very fewContinue reading “On Our Way … (for real)”

East Cove, Deal Island Sunday 26 January 2020 (Australia Day) Australia Day dawned with the good ship Chimere rounding Wilson’s Prom lighthouse, the crew of six having shared three-hour watches through the night. And what a beautiful night it was. What the sky lacked by way of a moon, it more than made up forContinue reading “First Night & Day at Sea”

Bass Strait Saturday 25 January 2020 It was calm, the sea was still and like a mirror reflecting the orange glow of the morning’sun. The big day had finally arrived. Border Force customs officials would be arriving at 11:30 … in just a few hours … to handle the formalities and issue us with ourContinue reading “The Big Day Has Arrived”