The adventures of Polaris 2

Yesterday was packing up day after 3 weeks on the water, initially in fine sunshine then a fine Tas drizzle. the attached photo shows Polaris itching to sail off the marina with the screecher set (finally in ideal 10-12 knots!).

23 March 2018 | Prince of Wales Marina

Harry the Hydrovane redeems himself crossing Storm Bay

Finally a good nights sleep at the MAST mooring at Port Arthur. An early morning swim blew away any remaining cobwebs and we were ready to hit Port Arthur tourist hotspot sans any cruise ships.

22 March 2018 | Port Arthur

Birthday Bash around Tasman Island - who's idea was that?

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Take advantage of the forecast SW wind to sail to Maria Island via the Denison Canal (and treacherous Blackman Bay and Marion Narrows - refer earlier post) and return via the forecast NE around Tasman Island to Port Arthur.

21 March 2018 | Maria Island Darlington

Harry the Hydrovane and the Acrobats on the Painted Cliffs do Maria Island

After an invigorating walk along the wind swept Riedle Bay beach and back along the shore at Shoal Bay, the mighty Polaris 2 headed north into the Mercury Passage heading for Darlington in a 10-12 knot Easterly with flat seas.

20 March 2018 | Maria Island

Hobart to Maria Island via the treacherous Blackman Bay and Marion Narrows

We ubered crewman Bob to the airport on Sunday pm and welcomed our new crew Martin on Monday in time for a refreshing seafood and pale ale lunch at the RYCT. After some re-provisioning and a healthy dinner at hole in the wall malaysian food spot Hugos, we headed off early this morning for the Denison [...]

17 March 2018 | RYCT Tas

Polaris 2 at Royal Yacht Club Tas

This is the inaugural blog of Polaris 2 - any feedback welcomed.

Polaris 2 at Royal Yacht Club Tas

17 March 2018 | RYCT Tas

Andrew Robertson

This is the inaugural blog of Polaris 2 - any feedback welcomed.

The crew of Polaris 2 enjoyed a pleasant night out in Hobart with a visit to the State Cinema in Elizabeth St to watch Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz in The Mercy. An appropriate movie after our recent adventures to the SW corner of Gas to Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour - more blogs to follow.

The evening deteriorated somewhat with the expected cold front arriving in the middle of the night - 55 knots recorded at 4 am!!! the boat was leaning over 10 degrees and attempting to sail off its mooring - a bit hard for the crew to sleep. a slow start this morning and loads of coffee has helped address the sleep deficit.

photo attached from lovely morning yesterday - from sunshine to gales in 24 hours.

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