Day 13: Kilaben Bay to Wyee point, 7/1 Some rain in the morning but we managed to have breakfast outside. Scattered rain throughout the day. We took the Jolle to Rathmine park, just a short ride away. We parked up and then walked into the little. Village. Found a lovely cafe, Jules by the lake…
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Summer sailing: Lake Macquarie part 1
Day 11: from LMYC to Murray’s beach and onwards to Pulbah island: 5 January The night was very windy and wet but we woke to a beautiful and sunny day. We had a lovely breakfast onboard followed by some drone flying before we headed off to see the Lake.
Summer sailing trip Day 10: Newcastle to Lake Macquarie
4 January 2021: Woke up to a lovely and sunny day and had breakfast onboard. Looking at weather forecasts and predictions we decided to do Swansea and Lake Macquarie today. This is just a short trip of 12 nm. We went for a walk into Newcastle to get some provisions before we headed off south…
Summer sailing trip: Day 9 Sailing south
Day 9: Shoal bay, 3 January : looking at the forecasts and planning the trip back to Sydney we decided to head to Newcastle marina today. This would involve a shorter sail, 24 nm, which would leave us with a chance to get to Sydney in one day on Monday, before predicated strong southerly winds.
Port Stephens, Day 7 – 8
Day 7: 1 January 2021: A rainy start to the day. We decided to head off to Soldiers point to fill up on water. The rain increased as we had just left Fame Cove and the trip across got very wet. Stopped at the T-arm and filled up with water and charged the batteries (solar…
Port Stephens Day 4-6
Day 4: 29/12 – Salamander Bay to Tanilba Bay: Woke up to a cloudy day. After breakfast we took the Jolle to Anchorage Marina to look around. No coffee place near but a great marina and hotel. Had lunch onboard and then a nice afternoon onboard. Left the anchorage in the afternoon and motored west…
Sailing North, Day 3; Passage
Day 3, 28/12: Sailing to Port Stephens: We left at 07.00 from Iron ladder beach and headed around the corner east bound. Not much wind so we motored at 6 knots with the main sail up for stability. Sun was shining and it was a comfortable run.
Sailing North Dec-Jan 2020/21
Day 1: 26 December – Leaving Sydney Arrived at the boat in the morning and packed the boat. After lunch at the marina we left and set sails outside Chinamans beach. Sailed out through the heads and turned north towards Pittwater. A great sail with sunshine and warm weather. Arrived at Iron ladder beach in…
24/12 Julaftons morgon
Thursday: Woke up to a lovely day after a calm night in the marina. It is very quiet as Corona has closed down/put in lockdown every one who lives on the northern beaches until they can contain the virus. As we are on the other side of the bridge, we are safe and able to…
23 Dec: Niclas birthday
23/12 Wednesday: Niclas and Oliver spent the day at the marina with RaRa. They fitted and tested the new engine for the Jolle. An electric outboard engine. It worked great, even in the strong southerly winds that blew. Sanna worked in the day and came to the boat after work. Fredrik came over to celebrate…