Who is Heading to Qld or Further North this Winter?

[jim_thomsen]

We did the jump from Pittwater to Gladstone (6 days.) But with the weather not looking great we rented a car and visited Carnarvon Gorge...what a great place! The weather looks like it may be nice later this week and we'll head north. Maybe take a couple of weeks to get to Mackay.

[surfingminniwinni]

Originally Posted by jim_thomsen

We did the jump from Pittwater to Gladstone (6 days.) But with the weather not looking great we rented a car and visited Carnarvon Gorge...what a great place! The weather looks like it may be nice later this week and we'll head north. Maybe take a couple of weeks to get to Mackay.

That was a big jump Jim, read your blog looked like you had a reasonable trip.

[Quintessa]

Originally Posted by ozmate

We are heading north, currently in Port Stephens probably leave here around 20 June. Looking forward in meeting a few cruisers

We are leaving Gold Coast about the 18 th June. Need to get north to warmer weather. Probably try to get totownsville in about a month. Need to be in Cairns by end of August as going on Louisiaide rally mid September.

[reiner]

Originally Posted by surfingminniwinni

We will be leaving end of May, the plan is head north and see how far we get. Maybe louisiades or further, maybe just to Lizard island. Any others from Sydney going?

We are in Pancake Creek at The moment waiting for better weather and tides to go trough the Narrows and to Great Keppel from there
30 knots at the moment offshore up here
Pancake Creek is a anchorage nobody should miss
Cheers
Reiner

[jim_thomsen]

Hi Reiner,

We'll watch for you - maybe see you at Great Keppel. We are in Gladstone Marina and will head north in the next couple of days.

[reiner]

Originally Posted by jim_thomsen

Hi Reiner,

We'll watch for you - maybe see you at Great Keppel. We are in Gladstone Marina and will head north in the next couple of days.

Thanks Jim , we might have to spend a week or so in Gladstone replacing batteries
Did I see your boat in the Tin Can Bay Marina?
See what happens, we might get out of pancake one day :-)
Cheers
Reiner

[jim_thomsen]

Reiner,

No, not us in Tin Can Bay Marina. We did sail south though Great Sandy Strait but didn't stay in any Marinas.

If you get to Gladstone before we leave we are in F 18.

Good luck with your travels and repairs.

[ozmate]

Originally Posted by surfingminniwinni

We are leaving Sydney this Saturday, weather depending could be in Port Stephens Sunday afternoon or later in week. Look out for us!

We are staying at the Anchorage Marina in Corlette, wherebouts are you stopping in Port Stephens?

[surfingminniwinni]

Originally Posted by ozmate

We are staying at the Anchorage Marina in Corlette, wherebouts are you stopping in Port Stephens?

We left Woolwich today, but didn't get to far, we had an issue with the boat. Fixed now but too late to leave, anchored in Sugarloaf bay until this front moves through. Not sure where to stay in Port Stephens?

[ozmate]

Originally Posted by surfingminniwinni

We left Woolwich today, but didn't get to far, we had an issue with the boat. Fixed now but too late to leave, anchored in Sugarloaf bay until this front moves through. Not sure where to stay in Port Stephens?

A lot of boats drop anchor at shoal bay but you need to be care full with with nw winds there are also two complimentary/visitors berths allowed for 24 hours on the south side of d'albora marina. If there is any info you need please don't hesitate to tell us. Expecting 30 knot winds tomorrow. Enjoy your journey

[surfingminniwinni]

Originally Posted by ozmate

A lot of boats drop anchor at shoal bay but you need to be care full with with nw winds there are also two complimentary/visitors berths allowed for 24 hours on the south side of d'albora marina. If there is any info you need please don't hesitate to tell us. Expecting 30 knot winds tomorrow. Enjoy your journey

We will be sailing to Port Stephens tomorrow, what's the Anchorage Marina like? We will be looking for shelter from the big blow expected Thursday. Fame Cove looks good, do you know it?

[ozmate]

Originally Posted by surfingminniwinni

We will be sailing to Port Stephens tomorrow, what's the Anchorage Marina like? We will be looking for shelter from the big blow expected Thursday. Fame Cove looks good, do you know it?

The anchorage marina can get quite folly ad for fame cove we heard that its a lovely place well protected and a few courtesy moorings we have not been there yet. We had to take a road trip to Melbourne to attend some business and will be returning back to port Stephens late next week so we won't be able to catch up now however our plans are to leave port Stephens around 24 June so perhaps we can catch further north. Safe journey regards Ines and Steve

[Jim Cate]

G'Day all,

Fame cove is pretty well protected if you can find room well up in the bay. It depends on your draft... and the outer reaches are exposed to the SW with some fair amount of fetch. North Arm cove is good in those winds, and if you are just wanting to wait out a frontal passage, we like Salamander Bay... excellent protection, good holding, lots of room and it is considerably closer to the entrance... less time to get under way northward again. The public berths in Nelson Bay are seldom available, but you could get lucky.

Cheers,

JIm

[surfingminniwinni]

Thanks Jim & Steve,

We are anchored in Salamander Bay, after one of those magic days on the water. We had a great trip from Newcastle, so many whales. We will wait out this low, before our next move north!

[salticrak]

Aaahh, one day... One day i will be heading up there, keep the info coming please.

all the very best paul.