04/05/2008, Cairns
Charmar currently at Low Isles having farewelled two vessels from Low Isles heading to Darwin. We are bound for Port Douglas for slipping this week
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23/04/2008, Cairns
Charmar pending in Cairns en route to Port Douglas first week in May. A number of vessels in the Sail Indonesia Rally are on the way to Cairns or leaving Cairns in the next few weeks. If you would like to "link"up with us and share some information please contact us by email at white@pixie.com.au
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18/04/2008, Cairns
Not much to do before we are ready to go, a cover, a watermaker and slipping early in May.
We expect to leave late in May at least after the 15th but more likely will be the last week or early in June. As the time approaches it will be governed by weather more than calendars.
Probably a couple of extra crew on board up the coast but that will be determined by the time and other matters at time of leaving.
Preparations are going well at this stage.
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31/12/1969, Labuan to Miri
Anchor up and off at 6.30am, clear morning, no rain with calm seas. Chris tried to attend our office team meeting by skype but the had to opt out as the signal strength was constantly changing and the motors running made it hard to hear.
It had been a very high tide which brings lots of huge logs to watch for, the first couple of hours we spent dodging huge logs, reefs and passing ships.
As we neared Brunei the wind changed and we were able to kill the engines and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a steady slow sail. We had loose plans of overnighting 20 miles south of the entrance to Brunei. There is a man made harbour that was in front of the Brunei Sultans expunged brother's polo grounds, however as it was only 1pm we felt it too early to stop. Also we were still enjoying leisurely sailing conditions and being on the move again.
It was very black, stormy and raining over land but not so out at sea. A double rainbow - pots of black liquid gold to be found under everyone in this area!
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31/12/1969
This is the only photo I manage to get
The delivery back into the water went well but that is all I can say
1 step forward two back!
Boat in water that went well.
Port engine no go - could be major problem may need to go back on hard stand!
Outboard seems a carbi problem - were going to use that to assist moving boat to anchor.
Tied to jetty with wind blowing us onto jetty
All very stressful and it is bl..dy hot! Just exhausted to say the least
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31/12/1969, Penuwasa Kudat
This is the only photo I manage to get
The delivery back into the water went well but that is all I can say
1 step forward two back!
Boat in water that went well.
Port engine no go - could be major problem may need to go back on hard stand!
Outboard seems a carbi problem - were going to use that to assist moving boat to anchor.
Tied to jetty with wind blowing us onto jetty
All very stressful and it is bl..dy hot! Just exhausted to say the least
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