Port Macquarie
Experiencing the stunning red sunrise each morning at the caravan park added a unique touch to our three-day stay. We stayed at the NRMA Port Macquarie Breakwall Caravan Park, which is conveniently located to access the waterfront break wall and beach. We had some very windy days and rain. The mornings were best before the […]
South West Rocks
Horseshoe Bay Holiday Park in Southwest Rocks is a fantastic beachfront caravan park. It offers excellent views and is conveniently located within walking distance of cafes and shops. You can easily access the beach from the park. During our bike ride to Trial Bay, we took the wrong path a couple of times and ended […]
Stuarts Point
Stuarts Point Holiday Park is a peaceful place located near the Macleay Arm Inlet. The park’s entrance is located near the bridge. It is a good spot for fishing and kayaking. There is a small supermarket, petrol station, bowling club and a tavern in town. It was a scorching day, and a local recommended taking […]
Coffs Harbour
Our stay at Coffs Harbour Big 4 Holiday Park was enjoyable, thanks to its excellent location near the water. The park was just a short stroll from the marina, waterfront coffee, sailing club, and Mutton Bird Island. Rabbits and bush turkeys freely roamed around the Big4 Park. On our morning stroll to the marina, we […]
Banda-Naira
*Since leaving Brisbane, we have travelled 2416 nautical miles. It was time to leave Debut and sail overnight to the Banda Islands (also known as the Spice Islands). We decided to anchor at the southern end of Banda Neira between three islands – one of these islands, Gunung Api, is an active volcano. The winds […]
Labuan Bajo
We departed from Ruing and had a smooth motor sail to our next destination, Gili Boda, also known as Sabibi Island. It is located 20 miles from Labuan Bajo anchorage, and we found it a delightful stopover. We enjoyed some great snorkelling just a short swim away and even diving off the yacht. Later in the […]
SUT Beach
Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Satar Padut, Indonesia, SUT Beach offers a serene and idyllic setting for an overnight anchorage. This hidden gem is a haven of untouched beauty, providing a perfect escape for sailors and adventurous travellers alike. SUT Beach boasts pristine white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters that stretch as far as […]
Riung
Riung is a lovely little fishing village on the northeastern coast of Flores, care is needed navigating this area, there are numerous coral reefs, make sure you give Pulau Pata Island a wide berth. Our vessel Sedna was anchored a short distance from the jetty. Ruing houses near the shore are bamboo; the local store […]
Maumere
Maumere anchorage is located outside a Resort. As you gaze out from your vessel towards the shore, your eyes are drawn to the alluring coconut palms, providing a refreshing respite from the sun’s intense rays, set against a majestic mountainous backdrop. Maumere is a bustling place; hiring a car and driver who knows their way around the […]
Hoga
Hoga/Kaledupa Wakatobi Hoga is known for its diving and snorkelling, and we weren’t disappointed. The best snorkelling is outside the Hoga Dive Resort; you can tie your dinghy to the black buoys. Kaledupa, a Muslim village, is a short boat ride from the Hoga Dive Resort and anchorage. Villagers are welcoming and live in stilt […]
North Buton
Welcome Ceremony Welcome Ceremony Dance When we arrived at Munu Kalisusu Buton, we were greeted with friendly hellos by our guides, Antek & Fathiyatul; the girls spoke good English and accompanied us as we walked around the village. We stopped by the Lobster & Fish Breeding (also a restaurant); the chilli lobster is highly recommended. Indonesian […]
Namrole
It was a slow sail to Namrole, with light winds, a lot of debris in the water, and numerous sized logs and rubbish. Our port prop caught a palm frond in the early morning hours, so we shut it down and motored on the starboard motor until we had enough light to stop and remove […]
Debut
Our voyage began on the morning of 16 July 2017, when we departed from Horn Island, Australia. We finally had a weather window; the winds dropped below 30 knots and were forecast to blow 20–25 knots. For five nights, we sailed through the vast sea expanse, a small white dot in a vast blue ocean, […]
Port Stephens
This is a BOM map of the Port Stephens area in April 2015, where we were preparing to leave in our catamaran, Sedna, a Lagoon 44. An East Coast Low developed off the coast, rapidly intensifying before making landfall at Nelson Bay. It was a huge decision where to anchor to be safe. After studying […]