Turns out that Sydney Harbour has a lot of birds. During our action packed five day trip to Melbourne (thank you Browns for hosting us!), a whole flock of flappers took up residence on poor Hydroquest. Her solar panels, boom, and dodger suffered the worst. This will not happen again. HQ now looks like a … Continue reading Hydroquest vs The Birds
Month: January 2014
43+ at the tennis today…
It is incredibly hot here. So hot that we decided against another day at the Open... Yesterday was sweltering at 35 degrees (no shaded viewing for most courts) and today it's like stepping outside into a sauna. That's okay - it was great fun to be there once. Today we'll enjoy the matches with the comfort of air … Continue reading 43+ at the tennis today…
Getting into trouble in NSW
It all began on New Year’s Eve. We left Cammeray Marina on the morning of January 30th and motor sailed around Middle Head to Athol Bay - The destination for fireworks viewing in the Harbour. There were already many boats anchored, but we were early enough to snag a good spot near all our friends. … Continue reading Getting into trouble in NSW