Mooloolaba – Tin Can Bay – Bundaberg, Queensland.
Fair Dinkum and crew are progressing at a great rate up the Queensland coast.
They have proceeded north from Mooloolaba and anchored overnight at Double Island Point, then crossed the Wide Bay bar and into Tin Can Bay, staying 2 nights. Gerry reported seeing and feeding the fresh water dolphins at Tin Can Bay. This particular pod of special dolphins, currently numbering 32, are the only other freshwater dolphins found in the world apart from those in the Amazon River – so they are pretty special.
Fair Dinkum then traversed the inside passage from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone & Bundaberg. The guys have encountered good weather so they have taken this window of opportunity to head north to the tropics. Next port of call will be the Great Keppels on route to Hamilton Island.
The skipper reports that the ships radio now easily monitors other shipping. The Queensland coast is known for quite large fishing fleets, defence activity and of course is a busy area for ships who come across the top of Australia from Asia to deliver cargoes to Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne. It’s only 20mins from horizon to a passing vessel, so keen eyes and ears are essential.
Words from Gerr..ard the Gent.
Has ‘Gerr..ard the Gent’ found his best place on the yacht? Rumour has it that lying in the furled sails in the warm sun is becoming a daily routine! Jen and Jodi have their doubts though, as we all know, THE MAN has to have his finger on the pulse 24/7.”
Quote of the Week is from Mark Twain –
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
First Cameo Crew Guests soon to board ‘Fair Dinkum’
The blogging editor and also the website manager are pretty sure that you wouldn’t lose your money if you guessed that the first guest crew members will be Jodi Ryan & Aaron Neary. They hope to join Fair Dinkum at Hamilton Island and enjoy some diving experiences.
Then the photos will tell some tales, once Jodi is the photographer!
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They have proceeded north from Mooloolaba and anchored overnight at Double Island Point, then crossed the Wide Bay bar and into Tin Can Bay, staying 2 nights. Gerry reported seeing and feeding the fresh water dolphins at Tin Can Bay. This particular pod of special dolphins, currently numbering 32, are the only other freshwater dolphins found in the world apart from those in the Amazon River – so they are pretty special.
Fair Dinkum then traversed the inside passage from Tin Can Bay to Gladstone & Bundaberg. The guys have encountered good weather so they have taken this window of opportunity to head north to the tropics. Next port of call will be the Great Keppels on route to Hamilton Island.
The skipper reports that the ships radio now easily monitors other shipping. The Queensland coast is known for quite large fishing fleets, defence activity and of course is a busy area for ships who come across the top of Australia from Asia to deliver cargoes to Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne. It’s only 20mins from horizon to a passing vessel, so keen eyes and ears are essential.
Words from Gerr..ard the Gent.Has ‘Gerr..ard the Gent’ found his best place on the yacht? Rumour has it that lying in the furled sails in the warm sun is becoming a daily routine! Jen and Jodi have their doubts though, as we all know, THE MAN has to have his finger on the pulse 24/7.”
Quote of the Week is from Mark Twain –
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the things you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
First Cameo Crew Guests soon to board ‘Fair Dinkum’
The blogging editor and also the website manager are pretty sure that you wouldn’t lose your money if you guessed that the first guest crew members will be Jodi Ryan & Aaron Neary. They hope to join Fair Dinkum at Hamilton Island and enjoy some diving experiences.
Then the photos will tell some tales, once Jodi is the photographer!
DON’T FORGET TO SHARE this Blog…..
with all your friends and work colleagues
Gerry Ryan of Melbourne has always been a 'doer'. Many years ago he had a goal of building his own boat and setting off onto the high seas. Over a period of many years he built his first boat, aptly named 'Avarest'. Not having any formal training in boat building, let alone sailing didn't hold him back. Gerry applied himself to the challenge and went on to complete several impressive trips along the east coast of Australia with his family and friends. After eventually parting ways with 'Avarest', he purchased 'Fair Dinkum'.
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