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Today we departed Magnetic Island, Townsville, North Quueensland and had an exhilerating 40 nautical mile downwind sail to Orpheus Island - first pic. It's a stunningly beauitiful anchorage - second pic, so we'll loiter here until the weather is turning nasty, then scoot over to the Hinchinbrok Chan...

It is up in the front a bit above plan, thank heavens as they were heavier than we wanted. The stern is a bit lower than design, but what I had hoped for; given our weight. The hobby horsing is much reduced. I only took it up to 3500 as they are spraying quite a lot and need fairing and probably sp...

Arrr, the cruising life.

This morning, laudromat duties in the marina. This afternnon, pack-horse duties between local food and bev suppliers and the marina.

And guess what?

I had a great day yarning and shooting the shit with fellow boaties.

Thanks Glossieblack ! Just to let you know, I'm following your Australian adventures with nostalgia, having lived there for 2 years and absolutely loving Australia. Thanks for letting me know. And please comment on my Australian adventure posts every now and again, as you have a unique perspective....

Your up there Michael ....................... and I’m down here! :lol: :lol: :lol: https://www.community.boatbuildercentral.com/gallery/albums/userpics/87193/E721B684-EF55-434F-A2F2-EBC67F288D66.jpeg As will be the case at times until one of us is pushing up daises. :wink: But I reckon theré's a re...

Nice C17 build to date, and congrats on the seamless move - they don't just happen.

cape man wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:51 pm Challenge to say who's having more fun...

A challenge I very happily concede. You're tackling a lifestime's bucket list stuff, so go you good thing! I'm just cruising.

This past week we've been cruising north-west from The Whitsuday Group of Islands to Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island, just off the coast of Townsville (aka BarraMan-ville). Will call you in a few days BM. :D First pic shows our three legs: 1st Gloucester Passage to Cape Upstart, 2nd Cape Upstart to C...

Awe inspiring country.

Are you post curing while using heating pads trying to flatten?