The adventures of Polaris 2

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 back at Prince of Wales Marina Hobart

24 March 2018 | Prince of Wales Marina

Andrew Robertson

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!).

A recent development with a freshwater water leak in the engine has necessitated a late change in our travel plans with Marg and Martin returning to Melb and Sydney respectively. I have stayed on to identify the leak and follow up a long list of boat items (Boat spells = Broken Or About To - stop me if you have heard this before).

I found water misting out of the side of the air filter late last night and have spend several uncomfortable hours crawling around the engine compartment attempting to tighten the sodding clamp without success. One for the mechanics tomorrow.

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