East Coast Queensland Australia

Cairns

Norm D. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:07:00 +0100

There is another beach just around the corner “Yarrabah” and we decide to head there for a look. Very disappointing...

Turtle Bay

Norm D. — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:57:00 +0100

We spent a few days at Fitzroy on a mooring with a very small beach to ourselves. We could go to the new resort for cappuccino and did ...

Fitzroy Island

Norm D. — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:47:00 +0100

We spent a few days at Fitzroy on a mooring with a very small beach to ourselves. We could go to the new r...

Innesfail

Norm D. — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:37:00 +0100

We met the next door neighbours last night. Les and Jill and their friend Ron who have a boat (Fiddler 5) moored in front of us. Great ...

Mourilyan Harbour

Norm D. — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:33:00 +0100

Mourilyan is a sugar and cattle loading port. It would be good to watch larger ships entering through the ...

Bedarra Island

Norm D. — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:30:00 +0100

There are some nice little beaches here and lots of signs saying “NO LANDING&...

Bowen Island

Norm D. — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 04:26:00 +0100

Brian and Annette of Muscat 7 who we met yesterday, gave us the number of a friend in Cairns with a berth to rent. We called him and ha...

Garden Island

Norm D. — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:47:00 +0100

Had an excellent evening and good meal at Port Hinchinbrook. This morning the dinghy is launched to travel...

Hinchinbrook Channel

Norm D. — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:37:00 +0100

We had a pleasant night at Haycock Island, but were visited by lots of sand flies again. So in the morning decided to travel to the oth...

Orpheus Island

Norm D. — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 11:28:00 +0100

We had a great time at Townsville. The marina and staff were A1 and we decided to spend a week exploring the city. Pip loved the long w...

Magnetic Island

Norm D. — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:18:00 +0100

Had a good trip from Cape Cleveland in morning. Another great beach and a sheltered anchorage. After a calm night we head around...

Cape Cleveland Light

Norm D. — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:03:00 +0100

Came around the top of the cape this afternoon. Weather is still amazing. Anchored in a little bay just under the Cape Cleveland Light House. Condi...

Paradise Bay

Norm D. — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:43:00 +0100

We left Cape Bowling Green after a couple of great calm nights. This morning is very calm and the forecast just seems to be getting better. We left...

Cape Bowling Green

Norm D. — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:28:00 +0100

We have decided to stay here at Bowling Green for a day as the forecast indicates good weather for a few more days. Peggy-Anne needs a ...

Gettin Outa Bowen

Norm D. — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:38:00 +0100

A week in Bowen stretched into three but finally the weather has broken and we’re up at 03:30 with very calm conditions. Took...

Bowen

Norm D. — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:28:00 +0100

We had a good time in Gloucester Passage visiting Monte’s Resort and the Eco Resort where everyo...

Monte's Reef Resort

Norm D. — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 02:18:00 +0100

We are anchored off Monte’s Reef resort in Gloucester Passage. The wind has been south east at up to 30 kts. for the last cou...

North Again

Norm D. — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:08:00 +0100

Spent a night at Sawmill Bay, which was comfortable but had a lot of showers coming through at regular int...

Able Point Marina

Norm D. — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:58:00 +0100

Very wet today. At lunchtime we took Peggy-Anne around the corner to the marina, mainly to give the ...

Back to Airlie

Norm D. — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:57:00 +0100

The tower is nearly complete and looks good. Unfortunately Whitworths let me down and didn&rsquo...

Hammo Again

Norm D. — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:52:00 +0100

6/01/09

We have our batteries fully charged again and have ordered the wind gen through Whi...

Flat Batteries

Norm D. — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:51:00 +0100

We spent a few days in Chance Bay and then discovered that our batteries were very low. There has been a f...

Back Out to Henning

Norm D. — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 13:41:00 +0100

The port lights have been fitted and they make a big difference to the temperature in the saloon. It must be at least 5° cooler...

Coming up to Christmas

Norm D. — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 13:31:00 +0100

The kids have been gone for a week now. We spent a couple of nights back at Turtle Bay and Henning Island before heading back to Shute Harbour, whe...

Visitors from down south

Norm D. — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:21:00 +0100

We spent three great weeks with Lizbeth (Frog) aboard and then were joined by Justin(Frogs husband) and Ingrid and Dave their friends. We picked th...

The Whitsundays

Norm D. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:11:00 +0100

Frog got here last week and we headed out of Laguna the following day. It was a little lumpy getting out to the islands and once there, we took she...

Back to the Boat

Norm D. — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:01:00 +0100

We brought Peggy-Anne into Laguna Quays Marina about a month ago. The marina is part of a resort complex, with a great golf course and ...

Goldsmith to Laguna Quays

Norm D. — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 12:51:00 +0200

We left Brampton Island and headed to Goldsmith Island, where we spent three very nice days. We have now brought the boat to aguna Quays marina whe...

Keswick then Brampton Island

Norm D. — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:41:00 +0200

We left Scawfell Island and were going to head directly to Brampton, but as Keswick Island was on the way we decided to stop in and have a look. Tr...

Scawfell or bust

Norm D. — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:52:00 +0200

We are up at 05:00 this morning. Have decided to make the big run to Scawfell Islan...

Digby Island

Norm D. — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 05:50:00 +0200

We left The Percy’s at around 08:00 and made the three hour trip to Digby Island. Anchor a little way out, o...

Percy Island

Norm D. — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:47:00 +0200

Last night was not good at Hexham. The swells started to get into the bay after the wind shifted to the no...

Hexham Island

Norm D. — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:22:00 +0200

After a restless sleep we are up early, pull the anchor and set a course for Hexham Island 13nm away. The sea is flat ...

Supply Bay

Norm D. — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:12:00 +0200

We left Pearl Bay after a great couple of days. Our destination is Cape Townsend and Supply Bay. We had a pretty slow ...

Port Clinton to Pearl Bay

Norm D. — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:02:00 +0200

The wind has dropped off considerably this morning and it’s time for us to leave. This area is being closed ...

Port Clinton

Norm D. — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:52:00 +0200

Left Corio Bay at 04:00 to get out of the entrance on the high tide. Had hoped the wind would have gone South Easterly overnight so as to...

Keppel to Corio Bay

Norm D. — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:28:00 +0200

Up early this morning as Pete and Kath had to head back to work. We moved around to the resort anchorage as the wind had come up from the south eas...

Rockhampton

Norm D. — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:26:00 +0200

We had a good time in Rocky caught up with old friends who drove us all over town picking up supplies and doing the shopping. Thanks heaps Rod and ...

Keppel Bay Marina

Norm D. — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:27:00 +0200

We have been dining pretty well on fresh oysters but we need to get some other staples. It&rsquo...

Middle Island

Norm D. — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:23:00 +0200

We reluctantly said goodbye to Mal and Faye (Whisp) today as they headed further north, they have been great company and we will look f...

A Couple of Big Walks

Norm D. — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:20:00 +0200

Mal and Faye (Whisp) anchored up nearby and it was good to catch up with friends again for sundowners. We decided to head to Long Beach for a walk ...

Great Keppel Island

Norm D. — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:10:00 +0200

This place used to be thriving with people, when last I visited about 25 years ago, unfortunately the resort has...

Hummocky to Great Keppel Island

Norm D. — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:47:00 +0200

Left Hummocky after breakfast this morning the weather is supposed to change and we are leaving with great memories of this very pretty spot. We we...

Yellow Patch to Hummocky Island

Norm D. — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 06:45:00 +0200

We have had a great time at yellow Patch but Hummocky Island which we can see in the distance has been calling since we got here, so this morning w...

Yellow Patch... It Just Gets Better

Norm D. — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:40:00 +0200

We have been away from habitation for about a week now. This is a great spot and on Sunday most of the inhabitants had to go home so we have it nea...

Trek to Cape Capricorn

Norm D. — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:44:00 +0200

Today Mal and Faye (Whisp) and ourselves treked to the Cape Cap Light. Thought we were lost in the scrub early b...

Yellow Patch

Norm D. — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:46:00 +0200

Up early again to catch the high tide for the entrance into Yellow Patch with its shallow entrance. Got in with ...

The Narrows

Norm D. — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:47:00 +0200

Up early this morning to catch high tide at the Cattle Crossing (the part of the Narrows that dries).

Gladstone and Beyond

Norm D. — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:57:00 +0200

We left the Boyne River, on the tide, after a great little stay. Our destination was the marina at Gladstone. The sou’ easter was blowing...

Left in a Hurry

Norm D. — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:09:00 +0200

What a great night we had. Such good company and we talked for hours. Pip had the best time with her new friend also. The lasagne was fantastic, an...

New Friends

Norm D. — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:06:00 +0200

We moved Peggy-Anne from one side of Colosseum Inlet to the other this morning and were welcomed by “P...

Turkey Beach and Beyond

Norm D. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:36:00 +0200

We left Pancake last Monday as the weather was very inclement and headed to Turkey Beach in Rodd Harbour.

Pancake Yummy

Norm D. — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:05:00 +0200

We have been here for five days now and have had the best weather imaginable. The days have been sunny and although a little cold when the wind is ...

Pancake Creek

Norm D. — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:21:00 +0200

We left at daybreak this morning, but unfortunately the entrance to Jenny Lind Creek was too rough to attempt, so we headded around the corner and ...

1770 Agnes Water

Norm D. — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 13:21:00 +0200

We have had a couple of good days at 1770. The weather has been fine although a little cold. We spent most of yesterday splicing eyes into braided ...

1770 Roslyn Bay and Back

Norm D. — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:41:00 +0200

1770

We had a good trip to the town of 1770, last Friday. We had Peter and Kathy’s boat in tow (28f...

Two to Go

Norm D. — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:49:00 +0200

Yahooo!!!! Only two more days of work and we’re definitely heading north. The weekend saw us put a few final...

Work once more.

Norm D. — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:39:00 +0200

We are back in Port Bundaberg Marina. Spent all afternoon Saturday pulling the outboard apart and cleaning water and sand out of the engine. It had...

It Gets Worse

Norm D. — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:14:00 +0200

We left the lagoon at 11:30 last night. An interesting trip to say the least. Nearly ran into a half submerged tree on the side of the channel. Sti...

What a Difference a Day Makes

Norm D. — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:53:00 +0200

We had some great weather when we arrived here, we were even swimming on Tuesday. Wednesday brought a different story. It started raining overnight...

Can't beat this place.

Norm D. — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:22:00 +0200

This has got to be one of the top spots on the coast. It is completely sheltered from all weather. The beaches are pure white sand. When the tide c...

Back Cruising Once Again

Norm D. — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:52:00 +0200

I finished the job at Hervey Bay last Friday and we left the marina around 13:00 hrs. A two hour trip saw us anchor North of Moon Point. Fraser Isl...

This Is A Top Spot

Norm D. — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:42:00 +0200

This really is a great spot. The water is clean and the beaches are sandy. The fishing is good although we haven’t wet a line yet. Been t...

Back to a bit of cruising

Norm D. — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:49:00 +0200

Finished my 8 weeks last Thursday and Friday night we slipped down the coast in perfect conditions to Burrum Heads. This is a great spot that we re...

Back in the water.

Norm D. — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 03:20:00 +0200

The hard work on the hard is finished. Peggy-Anne looks a million dollars. Shiny top sides and a freshly painted bottom. We only brought her from t...

On The Hard

Norm D. — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:19:00 +0200

We came back down the river last Friday at a very slow pace due to a foul bottom and even fouler props. We arrived at the Port Marina and the trave...

Nearly over the hump

Norm D. — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:59:00 +0200

At the end of this week we will be on the down hill run to being back to cruising again. The coxswain course I have been delivering finishes on Thu...

Rain Rain Rain

Norm D. — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:09:00 +0200

No hope of getting any deck paint on this weekend. There is a gale warning out and lots of rain. Have had about 4 inches 100mm til now and it&#...

Work again

Norm D. — Sun, 18 May 2008 15:49:00 +0200

We had a good weekend.Drinks on board with Lisbeth and Lasser (Sweedish cruisers) and Mia and Shaun (Ausies working in Bundy) on Friday ni...

Works not all that bad

Norm D. — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:49:00 +0200

O.K. so it is work, but it’s not a bad job. Last week we had to haed out to Lady Musgrave Island with students aboard and lay a few moori...

Back to the grind

Norm D. — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:36:00 +0200

Well we’re settled in and have met old friends and made some new ones in Midtown Marina. I have been back at work for a week now. I have ...

Back in good old Bundy

Norm D. — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:26:00 +0200

Well the trip across was great. We had a S.E. wind that gave us lots of assistance. We have moved up the river to Mid Town Marina in the center of ...

Still at Wathumba

Norm D. — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:16:00 +0200

We have had a magnificent four days in this lagoon. The weather has been fine and warm. We have explored it from beginning to end, even taking our ...

Back to Fraser Island

Norm D. — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:06:00 +0200

Dawn was gone for a week, while Pip and I holed up in the Fishermans Wharf Marina at Urangan. Were we glad we were there. The wind howled all week ...

Kingfisher Bay

Norm D. — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:56:00 +0200

Were at the top of the Sandy Strait now in Kingfisher Bay. This is the big whale watching area for Hervey Bay. The whale season doesn&...

Double Island Point

Norm D. — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:21:00 +0200

Left Noosa this morning on the high tide. Once across the bar the wind was from behind at about 20 kts., so we had a good run up to Double Island P...

Made it to Noosa

Norm D. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:47:00 +0200

We made our first open ocean voyage for a while on Wedensday. We were up early and had a look at the bar at Caloundra. It was quite calm and looked...

On our Way

Norm D. — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:02:00 +0200

We left last Saturday and travelled to Bribie Island again. Back at Bongaree for the second time in less than a week. At least the systems on our b...

Nearly Ready to go Again

Norm D. — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:07:00 +0100

We have our dinghy back and are waiting for our electronics to be delivered.

Hope to get away this weekend.

Bit of a set back.

Norm D. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:43:00 +0100

We thought we were off,Briby was great and had plenty going on over the Easter break. We unfortunately experienced problems with our chart plotter ...

Doing it Again

Norm D. — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:36:00 +0100

It’s great to be back on board. We are still at Bribie Island, unfortunately our chartplotter has let us down and we sent it away to Sydn...

Bribie Island

Norm D. — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:03:00 +0100

Our first anchorage will be at Bongaree on Bribie from here we’ll travel up Pummicestone Passage to Caloundra, We have an appointment at ...

Back on board

Norm D. — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:50:00 +0100

Hi Everyone,

We’re back on board and does it feel great. Peggy-Anne is in great shape thank you for looking after her S...

Heading south to head north

Norm D. — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:26:00 +0100

Only one day left. we are going to head south to Brisbane on Thursday. Hopefully we’ll be back on board and heading north early next week...

Back a week

Norm D. — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:49:00 +0100

We’re supposed to be heading back to our boat later this week, but my employers have requested another week from me. I agreed under dures...

One week to go

Norm D. — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:27:00 +0100

Dawn had to train up to Cairns last week to visit her family, after the sad death of her brother in law. I have been busy teaching but me ...

Afew more pics

Norm D. — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:43:00 +0100

Just a few more pics of a recent trip up the Brisbane River

First Leg

Norm D. — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:53:00 +0100

The first part of our cruise will be short. We plan to take an inside passage

First Leg

Norm D. — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:53:00 +0100

The first part of our cruise will be short. We plan to take an inside passage behind Bribie Island and cross the bar at Caloundra. we will overnite...