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| Vessel Name: | Pied-a-Mer III |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Seawind 1160 Catamaran |
| Hailing Port: | Clatskanie, OR |
| Crew: | Pam & Eric |
| About: | Pam (the Admiral among other things) Our wonderful boat cat Rose spent her final year with Terrell in the US. She lived a good life, loved to sail! |
| Extra: | Pied-a-Mer III is our home. We have lived where the wind has taken us, however we are currently at the mercy of Covid-19 and Schengen. Currently we are in Alanya, Turkey, hoping to leave the end of February for the U.K. |
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11 April 2021 | Alanya Marina, Alanya Turkey
Bits and Pieces
Eric and I have finally received our iKamet cards (visa extensions) which will allow us to remain in Turkish waters for another year. Our hope is to spend time this spring and summer sailing up and down the coast, anchoring out and here exploring more remote areas while using the marina as our home [...]
17 March 2021
SAPADERE CANYON
We've established a very comfortable relationship with one of the local taxi drivers, Kemir, and had asked him if he would recommend some sights near Alanya and if he would spend the day with us, driving and sharing his knowledge of the area. So, at his recommendation, along with our "Boating Bubble [...]
17 March 2021
INSURANCE DRAMA
For several years we had our boat insurance through Pantaenius USA. We were disappointed when we were notified that they would not cover us for our 2020 Red Sea Passage. We then switched to Jackline Insurance through the Gowrie Group and were given the coverage needed for our upcoming passage. [...]
17 March 2021
ANOTHER ROAD TRIP
ROAD TRIP WEST: Eric and I continue to be thankful that we are in a country where we are comfortable and safe. Covid restrictions continue, restaurants closed, no public gatherings, social distancing, masks, weekend lockdown, and for those of us that are 75+ (the government calls this elderly!) we are still allowed out only M-F 10 am to 1 pm. The government is making a distinction between "tourists" and "locals" and given that we are living in Turkey, we along with our Canadian buddies, Wade and Diane, consider ourselves locals and do respect the restrictions. However, on occasion we play the tourist card, rent a car and go on a road trip. So, given that we expect to spend almost another year in Turkey, a couple of weeks ago we decided to check out a group of marinas west of us. We went through a couple of police road blocks, we were all masked, Wade would show his Canadian drivers license and we would be waved on. We stayed in B&B's, ate take out and enjoyed seeing new scenery while scoping out marinas at Finike, Kas, Fethiye, and Marmaris. The marinas were bigger than Alanya Marina with large live-aboard/expat communities, more goods and services, but were more expensive. We probably will continue to make Alanya our home as we feel very much a part of the Turkish culture here at the marina. Altogether, our trip was 600 km, mostly by coastline, with the mountain route on the way back---a nice three day break.
14 February 2021
TWO WEEKS OF WINTER?
January brought a couple of storms---rain, thunder, lightning, wind and swells. Marina staff checked boats for adequate, secure mooring lines. We rocked a bit but otherwise were OK.
ALANYA, TURKEY
23 August 2020
Eric Sellix
The time finally came for us to arrange our transit of the Suez Canal. Turkey was opening ports and, after contacting several marinas, we decided to follow our friends on SV Joana to Alanya Marina in Alanya Turkey. We originally booked one month, extended to two months and, due to the ever changing Covid Regulations, Schengen policies and weather patterns, we extended our marina contract to the end of February. We are now working with an agent to extend our 90 day tourist visa to a one year visitors visa.
We are very comfortable in the marina. We are, along with SV Joana, the only live aboard vessels here. There are many, many boats, large and small, charter and private, along with three "tourist pirate ships" and all are, as near as we can tell, day use only. One of the things that sold us on the marina was the cost of berthing. Here the price for Catamarans is based solely on LOA (length over all), unlike many marinas where cats pay one and a half or double the monohull rates. We were also given a berthing discount and able to take advantage of free WiFi, free laundry and free showers.
So, let’s explore! Alanya is a resort town on Turkey’s central Mediterranean Coast (also known as the Turkish Riviera). Covid concerns have kept us pretty close to Alanya where we have explored many of the historical sites in the city. Sailing into Alanya Harbor we were greeted by the Alanya Castle sitting 820 feet high on a rocky peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, which protects it from 3 sides. Most of the castle was built in the 13 century on remnants of earlier Byzantine and Roman era fortifications. We opted not to walk up to the castle but rode the Alanya Aerial Tramway (Teleferik), which has become one of the icons of the holiday village.
Another of the landmarks of Alanya is the Red Tower, one of the best examples of 13 century Mediterranean defense structures, it sits at the point where the castle meets northern fortifications. It has been built to keep the port under control for centuries.
We marveled at the the interior of the Alanya Shipyard, built by Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat (these names are a challenge), in 1228 which has been used as shipbuilding and ship accommodation for centuries. As we wandered through cavern like rooms filled with ancient shipbuilding tools and materials, we marveled at how, in many countries, historical/museum artifacts are in the open air with no protective coverings or security.
Another popular “must see” is The Damlatas Cave, which is famous for its healthy air for asthma patients and the cave leads directly to the most popular beach in Alanya, Cleopatra Beach, where Queen Cleopatra is said to have enjoyed the two kilometers of crystal clear sea and golden sand. When we arrived in Alanya , Cleopatra beach was packed with people however a couple of days ago when I walked the beach it was empty—-Covid and Winter have taken over.
In the six months we have been in Turkey finally managed to do a day trip to Aspendos and Said and an weekend in Cappadocia. These trips were before the following announcement from the Ministry of the Interior: Alanya , Turkey......November 18, 2020.
“Curfew for over 65 now restricted to 10am to 1pm and ‘under 20’s from 1pm to 4pm each day.” Turkey is continuing to take Covid seriously.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season!
Eric & Pam
Sv Pied-a-Mer III
Photo is inside the Shipyard.
We are very comfortable in the marina. We are, along with SV Joana, the only live aboard vessels here. There are many, many boats, large and small, charter and private, along with three "tourist pirate ships" and all are, as near as we can tell, day use only. One of the things that sold us on the marina was the cost of berthing. Here the price for Catamarans is based solely on LOA (length over all), unlike many marinas where cats pay one and a half or double the monohull rates. We were also given a berthing discount and able to take advantage of free WiFi, free laundry and free showers.
So, let’s explore! Alanya is a resort town on Turkey’s central Mediterranean Coast (also known as the Turkish Riviera). Covid concerns have kept us pretty close to Alanya where we have explored many of the historical sites in the city. Sailing into Alanya Harbor we were greeted by the Alanya Castle sitting 820 feet high on a rocky peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean Sea, which protects it from 3 sides. Most of the castle was built in the 13 century on remnants of earlier Byzantine and Roman era fortifications. We opted not to walk up to the castle but rode the Alanya Aerial Tramway (Teleferik), which has become one of the icons of the holiday village.
Another of the landmarks of Alanya is the Red Tower, one of the best examples of 13 century Mediterranean defense structures, it sits at the point where the castle meets northern fortifications. It has been built to keep the port under control for centuries.
We marveled at the the interior of the Alanya Shipyard, built by Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat (these names are a challenge), in 1228 which has been used as shipbuilding and ship accommodation for centuries. As we wandered through cavern like rooms filled with ancient shipbuilding tools and materials, we marveled at how, in many countries, historical/museum artifacts are in the open air with no protective coverings or security.
Another popular “must see” is The Damlatas Cave, which is famous for its healthy air for asthma patients and the cave leads directly to the most popular beach in Alanya, Cleopatra Beach, where Queen Cleopatra is said to have enjoyed the two kilometers of crystal clear sea and golden sand. When we arrived in Alanya , Cleopatra beach was packed with people however a couple of days ago when I walked the beach it was empty—-Covid and Winter have taken over.
In the six months we have been in Turkey finally managed to do a day trip to Aspendos and Said and an weekend in Cappadocia. These trips were before the following announcement from the Ministry of the Interior: Alanya , Turkey......November 18, 2020.
“Curfew for over 65 now restricted to 10am to 1pm and ‘under 20’s from 1pm to 4pm each day.” Turkey is continuing to take Covid seriously.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe Holiday Season!
Eric & Pam
Sv Pied-a-Mer III
Photo is inside the Shipyard.
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Trip to Sapadere Canyon and Village
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Created 8 March 2021
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No Turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. We had a quiet Thanksgiving on Pied-a-Mer with Minestroni soup for our Thanksgiving meal.
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Created 9 November 2020
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Along with Wade and Diane we rented a car and drove about an hour and a half to Aspendos and Side.
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Created 16 September 2020
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Covid has us masked, social distancing and avoiding crowds. We have taken in a few of the sites in the area but for the most part we stick close to the marina.
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Created 16 September 2020
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We extended our stay and now are in our second month in Port Suez.
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Created 7 June 2020
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Finally we are in Port Suez, Egypt where Captain Heebie, Prince of the Sea Co. was able to arrange for Saul and Elena to disembark, car ride to Cairo and fly to the UK.
This passage was by far the most eventful passage that we have had.
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Created 29 May 2020
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Goodbye to Craig and hello to new crew Elena Horton and Saul Avery. Left Kochin Marina on February 27 for Djibouti. Due to Covid-19, we did not stop at Djibouti nor did we check into to any country that we passed on the passage to Port Suez Egypt.
Our last Port was Kochin.
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Created 29 May 2020
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Spent February 10-27 in Kochin. Our first encounter with Covid-19 quarantine. At this time we had no idea what the next couple of months would bring.
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Created 29 May 2020
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Our passage from Krabi Boat Lagoon January 25, 2020 to Kochin, India. Arriving Kochin February 10, 2020 via a short two night stop at Phuket Boat Lagoon for work on auto pilot.
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Created 29 May 2020
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Back from a seven week visit to the states——-3 full bags each under 25kg (just u dear) and 1 large box housing a Honda generator.
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Created 5 January 2020
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Krabi to Bangkok, Seoul and Seattle.
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Created 12 November 2019
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A few months in Krabi Boat Lagoon. Trip to the US for 6 weeks.
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Created 7 November 2019
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6 day passage, mostly motoring. Sharing the waterway with Commercial Vessels and local fishing boats
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Created 7 November 2019
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Arrived at Nongsa Point Marina late afternoon on Thursday 10-10-19. Saturday we took the ferry for a day trip to Singapore and the APPLE store.
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Created 15 October 2019
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8 day passage to Nongsa Point Marina. Good passage however, no wind the last 400 nm had to motor.
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Created 15 October 2019
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Marina Del Ray —-August 8-October 2, 2019
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Created 20 August 2019
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July31-August 3 anchored Ling Flores. August 4 overnight to Rinca Island.
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Created 20 August 2019
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July 23-27. Passage from Saumlaki to Kalahabi on Alor
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Created 20 August 2019
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Had some pretty good swells on this passage. For the first time the refrigerator door flew open and contents of fridge flew onto the floor. Eric was able to hook a bungy cord to hold it closed.
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Created 2 July 2019
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Happy New Year and here's hoping for smooth sailing in 2019.
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Created 1 January 2019
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We will be here in the marina for another month. Hopefully, by the end of December we will have working engines and a new bottom half of our mast. Our sail drives need to be examined which means we have to be hauled out. We’re looking into the possibility of having the mast work and saildrive work done in one haulout.
If this is ‘t Possible we will have to have the mast replaced while in the water and then haul out for sail drives.
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Created 4 December 2018
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Random photos of what we eat on Pied-a-Mer III. Passage meals are a bit different from anchor or marina meals.
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Created 24 November 2018
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We’ve been here in the Bay of Islands Marina, slip H10, for a month and a half.
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Created 14 November 2018
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11 day passage from Savu Savu to Opua——Bay of Islands Marina.
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Created 24 October 2018
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Five day passage to Savu Savu and two weeks on Waitui Mooring.
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Created 24 October 2018
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Here’s hoping that by this time next week we will have a sea worthy vessel. Roly the Rigger is due tomorrow to help with the stepping the mast and tuning the rigging.
It’s been a long four months. We We’ve cruisers. Cruisershave learlot about dealing with an insurance claim, ordering parts from various countries and receiving them and locating services on a small South Pacific Island.
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Created 13 September 2018
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Josh Bell, the surveyor that Pantaenius sent from Brisbane, spent a day and a half going over the boat. We have waited a week for his report to be completed and sent to Pantaenius—-waiting, waiting.
Day to Day events remain pretty much the same in the harbor except for one huge change. The derelict fishing boats were ordered to move by marina officials. We now have a view and no clanging and banging.
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Created 7 June 2018
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Arriving May 15 in American Samoa, under motor bringing mast along side the boat.
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Created 25 May 2018
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This was our second attempt to do a passage to Hawaii. Last November we left from American Samoa but had fuel, engine and ripped main issues. May 11 we again tried to do the passage leaving from Neiafu, Tonga. On May 15, we dismasted but we’re able to lash the mast on to the port side of the boat and motor to Pago Pago, American Samoa.
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Created 25 May 2018
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We continue to wait in Nieafu. We waited for finishing boat work, new sails from Australia, and leaving the boatyard, repairing the port engine once we had splashed, Eric's elbow to heal, Honda generator and oitboard to be fixed or not fixed.
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Created 5 May 2018
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Returned to Pied-a-Mer after a three month visit in the US. Arrangements had been made for someone to check the boat a couple of times a week and other than a film of mold,which we expected, everything was good. The weather is hotter that #@¥^_¥£ and it takes longer to do very simple tasks. It’s necessary to wear a sweat head band or it’s impossible to see.
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Created 2 April 2018
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Arriving back in Neiafu with torn main. Sail repair and readying the boat for a 2 1/2 month visit to the states.
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Created 27 February 2018
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Leaving the boat in The Boatyard in Nieafu for storm season——spending 2 1/2 months in the states with family and friends.
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Created 27 February 2018
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Checking back into Tonga, Christmas.
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Created 1 January 2018
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2017–First visit to Pago Pago in 2017 with Patty and Steve on SV Armagh.
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Created 1 January 2018
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Two weeks in Samoa. Pied-a-Mer III in a slip at Apia Marina along with Armagh. Wonderful visit in a very laid-back, beautiful country. Probably the neatest, tidiest,most pristine island we have seen in The Pacific.
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Created 6 November 2017
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Joan & Mike Mellon visit from Santa Cruz, Calif. a wonderful three weeks of friendship, snorkeling, and rudders.
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Created 30 October 2017
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Many activities surrounding the birthday of King Aho'eitu Tupou VI
Two nights of a Military Tattoo, an Agricultural Fair, Feasts, decorated boats.
We saw and were close to the King on several occasions. Close enough to see his feet with black and silver NIKES.
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Created 30 October 2017
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Arrived in Nuku'alofa on Sunday May 28, 2017 from Opua, New Zealand. 10 days and 9 nights at sea.
February 2018 Tongatapu was badly damaged by Cyclone Gita. Worst storm to hit the island in 60 years. Pied-a-Mer III was in Neiafu, Vava'u and Eric and I were in Oregon.
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Created 21 July 2017
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A morning tour of Hobbiton. When we made our reservation, I thought the price of $79.00/ person was a little steep but it was so worth the money. Great place.
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Created 8 April 2017
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Visiting Min & Terrell
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Created 7 February 2017
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Home base New Zealand, pile mooring at Town Basin.
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Created 25 January 2017
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Hosted by Gary McGuire who we met in Mexico at one of our potluck S.
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Created 25 January 2017
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Indian Celebration--Ratha Yatra. Parade through the streets of Whangarei. Music, dancing and a sumptuous lunch---vegetarian--in the Cafler Park Rose Gardens.
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Created 24 January 2017
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Arrived in Whangarei on December 9, 2016. On a pile mooring at Town Basin.
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Created 13 January 2017
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Noumea, New Caledonia to Opua, New Zealand.
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Created 27 October 2016
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A week on a mooring ball off the uninhabited island of Laregnere. Fantastic snorkeling, beach walks, afternoon games and a yummy potluck with sv Plan Sea and sv Dream Car her.
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Created 26 October 2016
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Along with friends, Mike and Joan Mellon, we sailed the Mamanukas and Yasawa islands. We had a fabulous time.
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Created 10 October 2016
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Pittwater, Cowan Creek, Cottage Point, The Basin, Newcastle and Bar Hopping.
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Created 24 April 2016
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Milson's Point-The Bridge Walk, Elizabeth Farm, Rosehill NSW
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Created 24 April 2016
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This album includes travel by ferry, bus,might rail and train. All part of Sydney's mass transit system, using our OPAL cards.
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Created 21 April 2016
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Our trip down south. Wanted to take Pied-a-Mer III back to Woolongon as that's where she had been built. Jervis Bay was a highlight because that's where we were able to meet Melinda Mathews Brogan, Melinda Altamirano's Australian pen pal (and we didn't take one photo of her)
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Created 19 April 2016
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Balls Head Bay, Snails Bay, Rozelle, Middle Harbour, Port Hacking, Wollongong, Jervis Bay and back to Sydney.
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Created 16 February 2016
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Puerto Vallarta with Sellix,Altamirano and Choumanes
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Created 1 January 2013
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