We have spent the last 18 months sailing in the safe and secluded waters of Pittwater, one of Australia’s best cruising grounds. We know its beaches, where to get shelter, the holding. It is our home; familiar, safe and our friends are there. We love it. We have 6 weeks off this winter and could... Continue Reading →

As we left Royal Prince Alfred yacht club's visitor wharf, Vega's clean decks were gleaming in the early morning sunlight. I pushed the throttle forward to 2500 RPM, engaged the auto helm and headed towards the aft deck for a seat. I was looking over the transom, mindlessly watching the jellyfish being chopped up by... Continue Reading →

Well, we are off again. This time we are going to catch the south east trade winds and head north, up the east coast of Australia. Our destination is the southern section of the Great Barrier Reef - and in particular the Capricorn and Bunker group of reefs. From Sydney It's about 750NM up to... Continue Reading →