Nothing is more spectacular than an albatross aloft. Often within half an hour of leaving the Gippsland Lakes and sailing in Bass Strait, these giant seabirds make their appearance. They use their formidable wingspans, from 2 to 3.5m, to ride the ocean winds and can glide for hours effortlessly, without rest or even a flap of their…
Imagine our surprise when on our return from our Summer Cruise, we opened our mail and found Take It Easy under sail made the front cover of the Cruising Helmsman magazine! Whoo hoo! Phil Ross, the editor was very nice to us, as this was totally unexpected and unprompted. February is a big publication splash for Take It…
The remote outpost of Maatsuyker Island, 10 miles offshore from the wild south coast of Tasmania, was what Mary and David Nicholson called home for a period of six months. These two are yachtie friends of ours and David built our previous catamaran, Medina; so we have followed their amazing endeavour with great interest.
Sv-Anui 