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Forum: Crew Archives 02-12-2010, 15:45
Replies: 14
Views: 2,086
Posted By FlyingVet
Great Barrier Reef - Darwin - UAE

Hi,

I'm leaving Townsville on Wednesday 8 December to Cairns, thence Darwin, then the United Arab Emirates, probably via Christmas Island and the Maldives.

The vessel is a 44' Steel Ketch.
...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 27-11-2010, 22:54
Replies: 19
Views: 3,556
Posted By FlyingVet
I'm going the opposite way (Townsville - Darwin)...

I'm going the opposite way (Townsville - Darwin) in about a week, must admit I'll be glad to be going North.
However, I do seem to be able to generate headwinds with startling consistency - could...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 27-11-2010, 00:39
Replies: 19
Views: 3,556
Posted By FlyingVet
Yup, there's a shed load of reefs around the top...

Yup, there's a shed load of reefs around the top end. Plus you'll be pushing into the southerlies. I've never had a northerly when trying to head southbound ........

But, no journey is impossible...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 21-11-2010, 10:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By FlyingVet
> I suggest you listen to Mark J. > He "has...

> I suggest you listen to Mark J.
> He "has been there done that"
> You are getting advice direct from "the horses mouth"

Agreed - and I've been across Mark's recent postings on the...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 21-11-2010, 09:12
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By FlyingVet
Thanks - some more good information coming out. ...

Thanks - some more good information coming out.

So, now for the quantitative question as opposed to the media hype - does anyone know how many sailing vessels made it through vs those that got...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 21-11-2010, 08:16
Replies: 13
Views: 5,793
Posted By FlyingVet
Some good advice there from a beautiful trip. ...

Some good advice there from a beautiful trip.

Beating into those southerlies can be frustrating, but always keep an alternative up your sleeve just in case.

Let us know how the journey went !...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 21-11-2010, 07:59
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By FlyingVet
SimonV, the Aviation forums I normally cruise...

SimonV, the Aviation forums I normally cruise around are rather lively at the best of times, it's good to see more of it here, though it has its place.

I'm already here in the UAE in a beautiful...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 21-11-2010, 05:47
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By FlyingVet
I'm well aware of the pirate situation thanks. ...

I'm well aware of the pirate situation thanks.

The only useful information I've gained so far from the bitching here is the wind is lighter hugging the Indian coast.

Kind of a waste of thread...
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 21-11-2010, 01:36
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By FlyingVet
Oh, so is Somalia a dangerous place then ?

Oh, so is Somalia a dangerous place then ?
Forum: Indian Ocean & Red Sea 20-11-2010, 21:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,390
Posted By FlyingVet
Australia - UAE

Hi,

I'm planning a trip from Australia to the United Arab Emirates, probably via Christmas Island and Maldives.

Has anyone done this route recently?

Any suggestions / observations gratefully...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-11-2010, 06:22
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By FlyingVet
Actually, anyone done the trek from Australia to...

Actually, anyone done the trek from Australia to the UAE recently ?

And yes - it's bigger, better and louder here, but is still missing something - my yacht :)
Forum: Dollars & Cents 18-11-2010, 03:56
Replies: 87
Views: 10,616
Posted By FlyingVet
It was my Lady's idea to live aboard and we've...

It was my Lady's idea to live aboard and we've had a fantastic time. It's much easier to respond to complaints about the boat by saying "But it was your idea"

- remember though, if you try this,...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-06-2009, 05:55
Replies: 28
Views: 2,829
Posted By FlyingVet
We're hopefully going to be at the pontoon at the...

We're hopefully going to be at the pontoon at the botanical gardens if we can get on there - dad is arriving on Fri morning and the plan is to get as much food / drink at Brisbane before heading off...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-06-2009, 03:55
Replies: 28
Views: 2,829
Posted By FlyingVet
Greetings from the back passages of Straddie -...

Greetings from the back passages of Straddie - Well be in Brisbane - hopefully up the river on Thurs - how's things going there Shell ?
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-06-2009, 02:29
Replies: 28
Views: 2,829
Posted By FlyingVet
Well, Port Macquarie has proved to be...

Well,
Port Macquarie has proved to be interesting - I'm sure the designer of this 20T yacht didn't see it being used for surfing as we did over the sand bar today:D

At last the weather has...
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-06-2009, 21:53
Replies: 28
Views: 2,829
Posted By FlyingVet
Northbound at Last

Shellyof,

Greetings from Port Stephens - we've made our way from Sydney in less than super conditions, the ocean has been comparable to the Atlantic at times.

Dad arrives in Brisbane on the...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 31-05-2009, 20:01
Replies: 22
Views: 9,829
Posted By FlyingVet
Coastal swell, Greetings from Brisbane...

Coastal swell,

Greetings from Brisbane Waters. We're heading north from Sydney to, well, north! We've just been walloped by the swell. Is it always this bad or can conditions get smoother along...
Forum: Meets & Greets 21-04-2009, 05:48
Replies: 28
Views: 2,829
Posted By FlyingVet
Shell, Looking forward to that - could...

Shell,

Looking forward to that - could almost see if we can get a 'kollection' of Ketches somewhere exotic. Task one is to get the vessel toddler proof and I'm sure son will be proud to test my...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-04-2009, 07:53
Replies: 28
Views: 2,829
Posted By FlyingVet
Ooooh - we're going to be on another Ketch...

Ooooh - we're going to be on another Ketch leaving Sydney May(ish) to blast our way up the east coast. Previous yacht sold last year and it has been testing times hunting down a suitable lady to meet...
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