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17-11-2006, 22:15
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Geraldton, WA
Boat: 35' Hitchiker,sailing cat, "Absolutely"
Posts: 2
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"Absolutely" love sailing from a new kid on the block
Hi all,
Two months ago Eddie (partner) and I flew from Kalgoorlie WA to Brisbane, bought a 35' Hitchiker cat named "Absolutely" and are sailing her home via the top end. I have never been on a boat before, with Ed being the experienced one. This is the first boat we have ever owned and lived on. The more sailing I do, the more I realise how much there is to learn. The more I learn, the more I realise just how little I know, but what a wonderful way to live. Thank you to all who contribute to this marvellous site, we are proud to belong to the 'sailing' family of such happy, helpful people. Thanks also to Bob & Kay Norson of TPC fame for pointing out this site.
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17-11-2006, 22:52
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Philippines in the winters
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
Posts: 11,368
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Welcome aboard!
So which do you consider the top end? North or South?
Us UP here in the northern hem. we consider the pole (North) as up. Not sure about you'll.
I'm sure you will enjoy the site. Questions are readly answered
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17-11-2006, 23:23
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Geraldton, WA
Boat: 35' Hitchiker,sailing cat, "Absolutely"
Posts: 2
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Delmarrey, we are talking about the top end of Australia, from Thursday Island across the Gulf of Carpentaria to Darwin, then down the west coast to Geraldton. At present we are in Mackay, Queensland, which is on the east coast of Australia, unable (and unwilling) to risk the trip home due to the cyclone season being upon us. We will sit out the four months then recommence our journey. Thus far we had done about 1100 nautical miles in 19 days sailing - a wonderful and exciting trip, and already can't wait to begin again. Where is Puget Sound? Cheers, Wendy & Eddie
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17-11-2006, 23:33
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Marlborough Sounds. New Zealand
Boat: Hartley Tahitian 45ft. Leisure Lady
Posts: 8,038
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A very warm Welcome WendyJane. Make sure you place some photo's of your experiances in the Gallery.
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For God so loved the world..........He didn't send a committee.
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18-11-2006, 00:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: NZ
Posts: 93
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Hi to fellow WA sailors,
Enjoy your trip, I nearly did the same, but ended up buying local, 5 days to launch day,
Emmo
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18-11-2006, 00:46
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Philippines in the winters
Boat: It’s in French Polynesia now
Posts: 11,368
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Puget Sound, WA
(Seattle area) WA (here) is the State of Washington. 48 deg. 02' 08" N X 122 deg. 10' 25" W. is where I keep the boat. The Puget Sound is SE of that. I'm up a river, literally
I know how you feel about the storms we just missed the typhoon, by hours, that ripped thru the Philippines on Aug. 28th. There is some nasty stuff that goes through the Indonesia islands this time of year.
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18-11-2006, 10:54
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
Posts: 14,191
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Aloha Wendy and Eddie,
Welcome aboard!! You'll love this forum. Just read and learn. Ask questions if you like. I've had lots of help with my projects and hope that I've contributed some. It's fun.
Kind Regards,
JohnL
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18-11-2006, 11:06
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,901
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Hey Del,
I think they are calling WA, Western Australia.
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18-11-2006, 12:00
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Armchair Bucketeer
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 10,012
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G'day!
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18-11-2006, 21:01
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sydney, Australia
Boat: Hartley 32 RORC; Vixen
Posts: 193
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Welcome to the forum.
Good to see another Aussie logging on.
Fair winds
Steve
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18-11-2006, 23:21
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Winter land based UK New Forest. Summer months away. Making the transition from sail to power this year - scary stuff.
Boat: Super Van Craft 1320 Power Yacht
Posts: 2,175
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Welcome from an EU based sandgroper to two others.
Sail safe
JOHN
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19-11-2006, 01:42
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: new zealand
Boat: Lotus 10.6
Posts: 1,270
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Gidday Mates! From New Zealand.
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01-12-2006, 18:45
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 976
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Hi are you going to go play in the Kimberlys ??safe sailing,cheersMartin
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03-12-2006, 13:04
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Melbourne Australia
Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 390 1990 model Seduction of Melbourne
Posts: 64
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Hi good to see other aussie,s out there doing it Hang on and enjoy the ride
Regards Tim
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03-12-2006, 13:46
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Hayes, VA
Boat: Gozzard 36
Posts: 8,700
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Quote:
The more sailing I do, the more I realise how much there is to learn.
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When the feeling stops it's time to quit. I hope you never lose it because it means you'll continue to learn your whole life.
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s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36
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