ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
- BarraMan
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Now Michael, if you had a drone you could send it out over the bar and film Great Sandy crossing! That would be priceless boat porn to keep the punters here happy!
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks jonnymac, Jeff, Fuzz and Lee.
We were both stuffed beyond redemption after the two bars in one day caper today, so got our heads down for some shut-eye early this afternoon, and have just surfaced for some diner and a celebratory glass.
Pic shows us abeam Double Island Point lighthouse this morning, a couple of hours from the Wide Bay bar.
We motored across the Mooloolaba bar at 2am, and motor sailed across the Wide Bay bar just before noon.
Holy mother of ducks nuts Lee, I'm flat out safely crossing these bars without attempting to fly a drone.
We were both stuffed beyond redemption after the two bars in one day caper today, so got our heads down for some shut-eye early this afternoon, and have just surfaced for some diner and a celebratory glass.
Pic shows us abeam Double Island Point lighthouse this morning, a couple of hours from the Wide Bay bar.
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Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Glad to hear you’re safe Michael.
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
What are those lifelines? Doesn’t look like wire…
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks Lee.
Lay day at anchor today recovering. Strong winds dropped out just before sunset.
316 SS coated in plastic.
Lay day at anchor today recovering. Strong winds dropped out just before sunset.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
As I wait for dawn to break it's nice to see tomorrow's sunset. Thanks for putting the wine down long enough to take the picture.
The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before - Neil Gaiman
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Beautiful GB!!! Jeff
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks for taking that beautiful sunset for us. It is museum quality. Can't ask for any thing more as you start your cruise.
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Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
Thanks cape man, Jeff and Tom.
We're still hunkered down in Garry's anchorage in the Great Sandy Straits, riding out 3-4 days of strong winds and swells. First time for a long time we've totally relaxed. Just doing small maintenance jobs as our mood dictates. Feeling the better for it.
We're still hunkered down in Garry's anchorage in the Great Sandy Straits, riding out 3-4 days of strong winds and swells. First time for a long time we've totally relaxed. Just doing small maintenance jobs as our mood dictates. Feeling the better for it.
Currently building Jacques Mertens ST21 "Skinnydip". Boating adventures: Splash testing and using 'Skinnydip, as a basis of further building refinement; Adams 44’ sailing sloop "Great Sandy" (cruising and maintaining); Iain Oughtred Feather Pram "Mini Dip" (building); Jacques Mertens R13 "Wood Duck" (built and due for maintenance).
Re: ST21 'Skinnydip' build, and boating adventures, Noosa, Australia
GB, glad you have some nice weather, enjoy it!!! You guys have a great time!! Jeff
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