Chris is a regular contributor to several magazines. With many years of sailing and life afloat under her belt, her portfolio of published work is a record of varied cruising experiences. Of course the articles are always illustrated with her beautiful photographs.
The « Published » page lists all articles printed to date. It has become a bit of a resource for other yachties, something very pleasing.
We have organised this page around three main sections: Destinations, Amazing Experiences and Practical. The articles are listed in reverse chronological order. Click on the link to read the articles online or download them.
Destinations
The Reef
The Search for Reef Anchorages – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 172 – May/June 2022
Where Great Begins – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 167 – July/August 2021
On the Outer – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue – 161 March/April 2020
Paradise Found – Published by Australian Multihull World in Issue 160 – January/February 2020
Caught in the Outer – Published by Cruising Helmsman in January 2020
Reef Hopping, the stuff of dreams – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 155 – March/April 2019
Beyond the Barrier – Published by Cruising Helmsman in January 2019
Hooked on the reef – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 139 – July/August 2016
Lure of the Reef – published by Cruising Helmsman in June 2016
Queensland Coast
20 Hops up the Queensland Coast – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 178 – May/June 2023
Southern Whitsunday Wanderings – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 164 – January/February 2021
Keppel Magic – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 158 – September/October 2019
New South Wales
Far from the maddening crowds – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 132 – May/June 2015
Ten unexpected gems of the NSW Coast – published by Cruising Helmsman in April 2015
The 61 hour dash home – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 116, November/December 2012
Lord Howe Island
Passage to Lord Howe Island – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 126, May/June 2014
Pure magic or pure hell? – published by Cruising Helmsman in April 2014
Tasmania
Sailing the Wild Side – Published by Cruising Helmsman in August 2018
Tasmanian West Coast Foray – Port Davey – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 152 – September/October 2018
Tasmanian West Coast Foray – Macquarie Harbour – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 151 – July/August 2018
Epic Port Davey – published by Cruising Helmsman in February 2014
To South West Tasmania – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 121, July/August 2013
Bass Strait Islands
From spectacular to ugly – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 144, May/June 2017
Furious Weather – published by Cruising Helmsman, June 2017
Top ten Furneaux Anchorages – published by Cruising Helmsman in February 2015
Bass Strait Anchorages: The Furneaux Group part one: Flinders Island – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 122, November/December 2013
Bass Strait Anchorages: The Furneaux Group part two: Smaller Isles – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 123, September/October 2013
Bass Strait Anchorages: Deal Island – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 126, March/April 2013
Amazing Experiences
Vanishing Treasures – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 176 – January/February 2023
Reef Discoveries 2022 – Published through Albumworks, this is a high definition photobook which captures the sensational experiences and reef discoveries we enjoyed in 2022.
Into the Blue Coral Sea – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 175 – November/December 2022
Aquamarine Dreams– Published through Albumworks, this is a stunning lay-flat photobook of our very best aerial, underwater and seascape images taken during our 2021 Reef explorations – November 2021
Oases Under the Sea – Photobook from two years of snorkeling in the Southern and Central Great Barrier Reef – published through Albumworks in August 2019. If you are using a Google Chrome browser and your preview does not work, click on the padlock icon which says “secure” on the left of the address tool bar. Then select “Flash” from the dropdown menu and “Allow”. You may need to reload this web-page.
Whales Migration – Photobook of the 2017 Whales Migration – published through Albumworks in February 2018. If you are using a Google Chrome browser and your preview does not work, click on the padlock icon which says “secure” on the left of the address tool bar. Then select “Flash” from the dropdown menu and “Allow”. You may need to reload this web-page.
Northern Migration – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 148 – January/February 2018
Life on the Wing – Published by Dynamic Range in issue 7, March 2017
A passion for birds – Published by Dynamic Range in issue 6, November 2016
Out with the Birds – photobook from two years of Bird Photography – published through Albumworks
Where wild winds blow – published by Tasmania 40° South in issue 74, September 2014
A life less ordinary – published by Tasmania 40° South in issue 71, December 2013
Practical
A Candid look at the Sea Wanderer’s Life – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 165 – March/April 2021
Life Afloat in Lockdown – Published by Australian Multihull World in issue 162 – September/October 2020
The Hull Truth about Selling your Yacht – Published by Cruising Helmsman, August 2019
The Hull Truth about Buying a Boat – Published by Cruising Helmsman, July 2019
The Business of Buying a Catamaran – Published by Australian Multihull World, Issue 156, May/June 2019
Down the track, how is the life afloat? – Published by Cruising Helmsman, May 2019
Cruising Dream Versus Reality – Published by Australian Multihull World, Issue 154, January/February 2019
10 commandments of winter cruising – Published by Cruising Helmsman, February 2018
A Sea change at last – published by Cruising Helmsman, July 2017
Dream It, Plan It, Live It – published by Australian Multihull World, Issue 145, July/August 2017
Underwater Photography – 4 steps to wonder – published by Cruising Helmsman, June 2017
Weather forecasting and other ships cat jobs – published by Cruising Helmsman, October 2016
What lurks under your hulls – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 140, September/October 2016
For Nature’s Sake – published by Dynamic Range in issue 5, August 2016
Cruising with Novices: Top 10 tips – published by Cruising Helmsman, June 2016
Just Add Water – published by Dynamic Range in issue 4, May 2016
Winter cruising with a warm feel – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 137 – March/April 2016
Mission Possible – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 136, January/February 2016
The Enthralling World of Nautical Photography – published by Dynamic Range in issue 2, November 2015
Cat on a cat – published by Cruising Helmsman in February 2015
Dream Builders – published by Australian Multihull World in issue 128, September/October 2014
Dream no more – get out there! – published by Cruising Helmsman in July 2014
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Got a chance to read your newest about nautical photography and really enjoyed it – great tips on all fronts! We found this summer that we had to use those little poof brushes to get rid of the dust first before using the lens cleaner wipes – otherwise it got ground into the polarizer (thankfully the polarizer and not the lens!).
Pleased you enjoyed it! When I was approached to write this I wondered about the key points and whether it would be of interest to people… Thanks for the feedback and the extra tip on the puffer!
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Hi Chris. Just read your article “What Lurks …”. Timely! Your blog inspired me last year to look at purchasing an underwater camera for this year’s trip. I did. Still learning but loving it. Upgraded my DSLR in Townsville too. Thank you for your blog and magazine articles … and the inspiration! Amanda
Hi Amanda – what a nice thing to say! Glad the posts and articles are helpful to you. Photography is such a great way to share our adventures and the amazing sights we are lucky enough to discover!
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What an impressive collection of articles!!! I’m going to remember this as we prepare to sail the more remote areas of Tassie in the coming years…and eventually to Lord Howe! -Jessie
Thanks Jessie. Tassie holds a special attraction to us and we have spent many summers exploring there. As for Lord Howe, we hope to be able to go back there later this year if things settle with COVID.