The past 6 weeks since starting our life afloat have been a series of confrontations with strong windy conditions that really are making us spin out!
The calm before the storm at Greenwell Point
30 knot westerlies on the Crookhaven River
Don’t get us wrong here, we are not regretting to retire in winter and move on board, and we knew it would be uncomfortable to start with. But we had not expected to still be in Southern NSW six weeks into our life afloat. So we feel a bit frustrated and over it!
It is full moon… may be that is the problem. Since ancient times, full moons have been associated with odd or insane behaviour. We indeed feel a little loony.
But we have to remain safe and can’t afford any more close shaves or harrowing tales. So we have stayed at Greenwell Point since last Friday, and have put up with the conditions… another week nearly gone.
But today, Thursday 7 September, we are venturing out, headed for Port Hacking. We might actually get to Broken Bay on Friday night! Don’t despair, Susie, we’re coming!
Leaving Greenwell Point at dawn!
Sv-Anui 
Is this one of those stories where I can I’m glad I’m not there, haha. I’m sure it will all sort itself out and next year you will head north a whole lot sooner. Take care.
True! We will … for now we are doing what we can to get to Sydney! The wind is fickle – alternating between lulls and big gusts! Good to be moving again though!
Do not get frustrated my friends…get warm! Soon you’ll be sailing again and once in Broken Bay, relax and have a drink for the accomplished so far! Cheers! G-d Speed. 🙂
Thanks HJ! We are on our way again! Good to feel the wind in our sails again!
I see the forecast is for <25kt westerlies with southerly swell …. looks like you'll be doing some surfing toward Sydney today! happy sailing!
And more gales tomorrow! We might get to Port Hacking and stop again! It certainly is brisk sailing today.
I await your arrival in the wonderful Hawksbury where we can recount memories of previous adventures in this beautiful river. Champagne one the way too. C u soon. I am onto your article, just need to read it again today when I get to Di”s.
Hope to make it to Broken Bay tomorrow but not sure with the gale warning. Getting closer though! We too come bearing Champagne given to us by Murray and Maree! Time to celebrate our retirement and my 60th and just being together again!
Be safe. Pop that champagne when you arrive at your destination and celebrate! Happy 60th!
We will! It’s overdue!
Hang in there. The weather up here in South East Queensland over the last month or so has been absolutely beautiful. Sometimes strong winds but easy to take in sheltered waterways like Southern Moreton Bay and Great Sandy Straits, especially with temperatures in the late 20s and beautiful sunshine. The odds are that the weather will change in your favor before long.
Hope so Geoff! We are now looking at the Sydney skyline from Jibbon Beach, Port Hacking, but stuck again in strong winds from the West. Sunny but too windy and lumpy to keep going! Hard yakka!