Our Boat and other stories.
I love to venture into remote, uncharted areas, so safety, flexibility, and a pleasant level of comfort over extended periods are priorities. FNQ (Far North Queensland) can be explored in various vessels. Here’s some info and stories of my experiences and observations on all manner of subjects
Sylvie Wallbanger
I recently gave my partner Syl an Aussie knick name after she banged on the side of a boat at our marina for 5 minutes in an attempt to rouse it’s occupant and tell them. “ Your music is too loud …my baby can’t sleep (that was me).” When nobody presented themselves, next step was…
The Hermit Crabs we find. — March 2016
It’s hard not to be curious when you notice a sea shell moving about, with legs and feelers protruding. While other crustaceans scamper, bury, and hide; not hermit crabs—they are slowly dragging their appropriated spiral shell houses along—which makes them easy to get to know. To be able to grow they need to change shells…
Romance on The Great Barrier Reef
I feel obliged to acquaint romantics with just how Syl and I (Robin) became a couple. In 2011, I found myself alone, and it occurred to me it would be rather nice to have a compatible lady on board. I placed an advert on a website called “Find a Crew”. I advertised for a first…
What about the rubbish
We think it’s a privilege to be able to visit remote locations, but our Islands and Cays are no longer pristine and untouched—mega tonnes of rubbish, mainly plastics are drifting around the world’s oceans, and our far north is littered with junk, Plastics are a very serious problem. They don’t breakdown and return to nature:…
Boat and equipment for exploring the reefs — March 2016 -25
Boat Flash Dancer Our boat is a Lightwave 14m Power Cat with 160hp Volvo engines and has suited our purpose well. When the conditions are right we can fast cruise at 12 to 14 knots, however, more often than not we travel at a more sedate 7 to 10 knots. It is a reasonably stable vessel…