Resolute
A sailing catamaran in the Pacific
| Vessel Name: | Resolute II |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Atlantic 48 |
| Hailing Port: | Sydney, Australia |
| Crew: | The Gibson family |
| About: | Sydney-based, land-loving family. indulging Dad in a Pacific adventure..... |
16 October 2014 | Townsville
Louisiades
Well, we're back. Inspired, grateful, discombobulated. Three weeks in the Louisiades has been a real highlight of our time with Resolute, not to be forgotten. We sailed with long time sailing buddies, Mike and Prue, and in convoy with sister Georgina and partner Dave, on their Seawind 1160, 'Nimrod', [...]
26 August 2014 | Magnetic Island
Faarrrr North Queensland
Madam Cupcake took off her socks! Must be HOT, DAMM HOT, says I. We're in Horseshoe Bay, Magnetic Island (near Townsville, for those of you about to reach for the chart..).
02 August 2014 | Gladstone
Are we there yet?
We go north-er. Queenslanders become, impossibly, friendlier. Land of pristine beaches, stunning inlets, glorious sunsets, fierce tides and GLADSTONE. Gute Trauer! Endless lines of ships. Coal. LNG. Alumina. Did someone hit the hyperspace button??
22 July 2014 | en route to Fraser Island
The most glorious place on earth
We arrived. We met Queenslanders. They told jokes. To whit ... 'and said God: "That's Queensland, the most glorious place on earth. There are beautiful people, impressive towns; it is the home of the world's finest artists, musicians, writers, thinkers, explorers and politicians. The people from Queensland [...]
14 July 2014 | Coffs Harbour
In search of sunshine
Don't you love a great quote? How's this: 'Bizarre travel plans are dancing lessons from God' ~Kurt Vonnegut. Way to go, Kurt! Just about sums up this latest trip....
30 July 2013
Rocky start to Masterchef, Season 2.
It's the much anticipated Series 2 Masterchef South Pacific cookoff ... struggling to find form. Where's the spice? Its not looking promising. First up, Glenda, the crowd favourite, failed to show. AVHD, meanwhile, failed to cook. Just barked orders to the kitchen hands from the wheelhouse, for jonah's [...]
Viani Bliss
John - I've taken a liking to cuppa soup. How did I live 42 years (pantz on fire - ED) without it? Animal - running short of porcini mushrooms. Any suggestions? Peter - love Naughty Selfish Rabbit (of the book variety). Joan - your casserole has emerged from the depths of our freezer for tonight's dinner - thanks!!
We're now in Viani Bay - about 8 hours of tummy turning aerobics from Savusavu. Bu -you were missed on the other side of the couch. Had you been here, we'd have been posted in our favourite Ressy corners.... Thanks Caroline - I knocked myself out with my first Paihai bomb. It worked a treat, but I've now got about 16 hours of post-bomb sleep syndrome as we sit here in our latest version of paradise. Photos say it all - take a look at the new gallery (click on 'More Photos' in the right hand column then look at the Savusavu and surrounds gallery)
Planning feverishly for Wednesday's Wife Warming Welcome Ceremony. Captain Ken gathering strength as instructed....
p.s. our emails are working! Don't be shy.... Xxxx
p.p.s. Pornstar: I laugh out loud every time I think of you "loaded like a torpedo" ready for action up there in the front left berth... The very thought of you thrusting through the front of Ressy, dressed for action is just too much......
About & Links
- 2014 October Video - Louisiades
- 2014 September Video - Magnetic Isl. Race Wk
- 2014 August Video - Gurus Go North
- 2013 July Video- Loyalty Islands
- 2013 June Video - Isle de Pins
- 2013 May Video - Great Lagoon Regatta, Noumea
- 2012 September Video - Vanuatu to Sydney
- 2012 August Video - Northern Vanuatu
- 2012 July Video - Fun in Efate
- 2012 July Video - Family Matters
- 2012 June Video - Wives on Tour!
- 2012 May Video - Lord Howe to Fiji
- 2012 May Video - Sydney to Lord Howe
- WHERE ARE WE?? Click here to find out....