Hi,
I have followed this forum for a couple of years but just registered today.
Sitting here for a mandatory two week quarantine sentence for the second time this year in Darwin
Australia. Just came back from a job where we left the ship next to
Singapore at Johor Bahru. Where we had to undergo two weeks quarantine there, followed by twelve days free and then herded back into the
airport cattle races to land here.
Wet season up here in the Oz top end, with spectacular
lighting storms. Can't wait to get back to my
boat thats only 30km's away in a local marina. (My partner still onboard keeps my mind at ease by keeping a good watch on things).
We have had the yacht 3 years now. Originally found in a very neglected state, till now where we can concentrate on the finer accessories that makes cruising life more comfortable and also adds to an extra layer of
safety.
The toys I am looking at getting now once I am released is an
AIS system. Looking into how to interface it with other devices onboard eg: plotter,
VHF, Raspberry Pi with backup
charts etc.
Want to get out next year and at least do some cruising in the Kimberley's (Bonaparte gulf and Buccaneer archipelago) and hopefully if the borders open participate in the Darwin to Ambon rally that's run by the local Dinah Beach Cruising Yacht Association.
Cheers and safe sailing
Dave & Clare