Vessel Name: | Polaris 2 |
Vessel Make/Model: | Bluewater 400 |
Hailing Port: | Sydney |
Crew: | Margaret Campbell |
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!).
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.
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.
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.
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 [...]
This is the inaugural blog of Polaris 2 - any feedback welcomed.
The adventures of Polaris 2 preparing for Sydney to New Caledonia in May 2023
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Created 18 April 2023
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Harry sailing across Storm Bay Tasmania Australia in 15-20 knots and 7 knots boat speed - what a champ
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Created 6 April 2018
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Polaris 2 Hobart East Coast Tas Port Davey Bathurst Harbour Maria Island
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Created 21 March 2018
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