Been with the yacht nearly a week now and we're spending most of everyday preparing to sail. This afternoon we did a rig check. By that I mean Pete did the rig check and I supervised (well, I operated the winch and safety line at the base of the mast and ...

Had a few days in Sydney with Tony, Gez and Amelia and flyng up tomorrow morning to join John and Pete on the yacht. Flying with Qantas (cheap they are!!!n't), I'm leaving Sydney at 0800 and get up to Gladstone at 1310. Tony & Gez tell me it's the 'State of Origin' ...

Got my Yachtmaster Ocean certification. Now to get it commercially endorsed...

Have recently finished the Ocean Graduate Course at UKSA, passing the Ocean Yachtmaster qualifications (amongst others). I have to go back next year to take the Powerboat Conversion course but I can sort that out as and when required. Having never sailed prior to starting the course, it was quite a ...