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

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.

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

21 March 2018 | Maria Island Darlington

Andrew Robertson

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.

Perfect conditions at last to undertake sea trials for Harry the Hydrovane. With Martin setting up the helm, I attempted to follow the instructions re initially stalling the vane, correct ratio knob settings etc. Harry was a bit recalcitrant at first insisting on heading for the shore and shallow water. After a good talking to, Harry had a good hard look at himself and started to steer a bit more consistently. The offshore breeze was a bit shifty and Harry needed some assistance to cope with 20 degree shifts. Some more work tomorrow to test some other ratio and gear settings.

After picking up a MAST mooring at Maria Island, we had a brisk walk to the Painted Cliffs to coincide with low water. Imagine our surprise when we came across a man and woman performing elaborate acrobatic routines in front of their iphone with the painted cliffs as a back drop - see attached photo. They were only interested in performing in front of their camera and took no notice of the surrounding bemused walkers. After the applause, they said they worked together in a circus - we said so do we!

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