Hi All, Yes….we did it!!! We have entered Sydney Harbor and anchored in Rose Bay ….yahoo!!! We probably have not entered a more iconic and photographed harbor since Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It was indeed a thrill and we both had another great sense of accomplishment. Of course, it was early, about mid-morning, … Read More →

Hi All, We arrived safe and sound at Empire Marina in Bobbin Head about 3:15pm!!!! The big winds never arrived….throughout the day the winds calmed to about 7 kts as we came in Broken Bay…..all from behind. The seas also calmed to <2’…..a very sweet ride!!! I had a very warm greeting from several Selene … Read More →

Hi All, 2nd night…..got the sleepies bad….slept really hard so kind of numb right now…come on coffee/caffeine!!!! As I took over watch we were passing Seal Rocks….evidently a notorious section of waters with lot’s of history/wrecks…..one of Terry’s favorites. Of course, it was dark so not much to see. But it is the last corner … Read More →

Hi All, All is well onboard!!! Terry indeed arrived around 8:00 just as I was finishing up getting the boat ready….well, or so I thought. This is the first time I have prepped the boat by myself and quite frankly I failed miserably. I think I got all nervous about the “admiral” stuff which in … Read More →

Hi All, We are BACK!!!!! Well, just half of the YB team…..whaaaaaaaaa!!!! First, I really, really want to thank family and friends who sent so many emails, texts, chocolates, wine, flowers et al…..Kathy and I were overwhelmed by the love and care we received and we feel very blessed!!!!! If you recall, Kathy was having … Read More →

Hi All, We made it to Brisbane safe and sound. Brisbane is our final destination for this cruising season….yes, a bit sad for it to end, but somewhat relieved these El Nino headwind passages are over!!! We got here a week earlier than planned thanks to Mr Weather (got in on some north winds before … Read More →

Sept 23 Hi All, I last left off the blog when we had to wait for a berth to open up. The next day the marina calls early and says we have a berth…..great! We move over and sure enough, none of our electrical shore power connectors will fit this shorepower pedestal…..we have 5 all … Read More →

Sept 13 Hi All, Amazing what a flat calm anchorage can do for ones spirits…..plus a good night’s sleep:))))) We arrived safe and sound at the marina around noon….shaken but not stirred:)))) Border Force (used to be called Customs and Immigration, they have now merged) had some issue and they can not check us in … Read More →

Sept 12 Hi All, 4th night….really dragging….bring on the coffee!!!! Yep…a little brain fog yesterday….forgot to include the weather in the blog….so here was yesterday’s weather….our roughest day: Sept 11: Yes, a miserable day…..17-22G25….started at SSE and ever so slowly backed to ESE by early morning, 2am. The winds now are -140 off the port … Read More →

Sept 11 Hi All, All is well!! As I wrote the date I have those awful memories of 9/11 in the USA…..gave me a pause this am…..we are indeed blessed…..amen!!!! 3rd night out…..yep a bit foggy and pretty tired…..it was rough day yesterday and we didn’t sleep much:((((( Boat Stuff: Well….how to do a core … Read More →