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The long slog north – Cairns to Lizard Island.
The wind is relentless. Every day 20-30kts, gusts of 45 and maybe 50 knots of “breeze” as we make our way north. The noise is constant and exhausting, and the boat is always moving. It doesn’t look very far on… Continue reading
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Flashback to cruising with kids
Rain…4 days of it, and one very disappointed 8 year old, when we took a rain-check on the scheduled overnight sailing adventure. The thought of 5 adults and 2 energetic children cooped up in 42 feet of boat in the… Continue reading
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A speedy oil change
We schedule an oil and filter change every 150 hours when we’re travelling like this. Every 100 hours if the engine is not being used so often. Innocenti’s engine is a Yanmar 4JH4E it is naturally aspirated and 40kw/55hp @… Continue reading
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Some cool, inexpensive things to do in Cairns.
1. The Lagoon – is situated on the waterfront in Cairns. There’s a big pool with a beach, free showers (a great facility for grotty yachties) and it’s patrolled by lifeguards. There are free water-zumba classes (Angus is very excited… Continue reading
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Townsville to Cairns
We took advantage of a couple of days in Townsville to do some jobs. The servicing of the engine being the priority. Innocenti was perched on the edge of the channel in the “Duck Pond” with our keel stuck in… Continue reading