Author Archives: John

Hi All, Wow….what a week we have had in Sydney Harbour (Spruce and Minnie B note the spelling:)))). As many of you know, we had to work really, really hard to get here and of course, in the back of our minds, we are wondering if it was really worth it. Well…..it was soooooo worth … Read More →

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 →