Shy Albatross

Roaring Forties here we come!

This is why we have been hiding in Grassy for a few days! This was the weather map at 11.00 am on Thursday; you can see what was coming to Grassy! Severe weather, 40+knot winds, spray flying through the air inside the harbour, train running through the rigging. We are in the Roaring Forties after…

Bound for King Island

We have lined up our ducks, well, geese. The wind is in the right direction, the strength is good and there is not too much swell. Time to leave the safety of Apollo Bay at first light this Wednesday morning for the next leg of our voyage. We are bound for King Island, which we will…

Coastal Views from the Ocean

If our first few days at sea were rather rough, the last two legs along the Victorian Coast have been fun, with no sign of sea sickness and some good sailing, rather than motor-sailing.  We are over the hump!