Dark Gybe

Deb Cameron by Pamela Worsedall.

2011-11-11T02:15:00.000-08:00

Adam Spencer and Deb Cameron by Eleanor Sheldon.

2011-11-11T01:55:00.000-08:00

2011-11-11T01:53:00.000-08:00

Jessica has a Nasty Challenge!

2011-03-10T04:48:00.000-08:00

Jessica Watson will skipper the youngest crew ever to compete in the Sydney-Hobart race.

She'll be sailing the Sydney 38 class boat Another Challenge.

"I'm told I need to get a bit nastier... our coach...says there are no please and thankyous and it's got to be 'now'."
The crew Cameron Dale, Genevieve Warlow and Mike Perham.
Thanks to Reuters and the Heraldsun

facebook

2011-03-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

It's finally happened!!!

Much to my children's regret one of my friends has joined facebook,
soooooooooo I felt obliged to follow him.

This is going to be interesting.

Here's my facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100000694077169

What's the Big fuss about Laura?

2010-07-27T18:08:00.000-07:00

I don't see it as such a big deal that Laura Dekker is a youngster.
She's going the safer way (wind and wave wise) anyway!

I would be daunted to do something like sail in the Southern oceans like Jessica Watson did.
The only worry for me would be that Atlantic bit if I was Laura.
I wish Laura all the best, it seems like she has the aptitude to do it.

Great Mates

2010-05-31T15:38:00.000-07:00

Jessica Watson and Michael Perham met well before her adventure.

Here she is snuggling with him at Mooloolaba before her quest.

Don or Mike? Jessica is torn, lol.

2010-05-17T03:58:00.000-07:00

Mike Perham has done a deal with the magazine Womans Day,

so according to this pic. at Manly they are on a lover's stroll, lol.

Jessica Watson sailed around the world.

2010-05-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

All these photos were taken outside the Sydney Heads.

Just a walk in the park for our newest solo-circumnavigator. Here's a lovely shot of Jessica crossing the finish line and her parents are getting drenched at the rear of the media ferry, too funny☺☺☺

Bruce will see her first at sea level

2010-05-13T17:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks to sail world.com this article shows pics of Bruce and Suzanne as well as their awesome yacht "Big Wave Rider"
sail world.com.

Model Blogger - Tony L

2010-05-10T05:58:00.000-07:00

Absolutely stunning model of Ella's Pink Lady. It's even got a Toughbook!

Well done Tony L.Go to Samurai's site for more information.

Rumours at sea

2010-05-09T07:02:00.000-07:00

The rumour mill is cranking.

Andrew won't be drawn on the fact that Jessica had stated an intention to beat Jesse Martin's record on her blog, which has since been removed.

People are now suggesting she was helped by her coach around the Horn. This was merely a suggestion from her employer that he hoped to be able to get close enough to wave at Jessica at the Cape. It wasn't recorded at all on her blog. Who knows if he did or not?

Spot the Difference.

2010-05-07T04:23:00.000-07:00

Pink Lady Apples have claimed, as they did before departure, that the logo is a breach of copyright.
Hard to blame them I s'pose but they are being nice about it.

☺☺☺She's Apples☺☺☺

Anarchy? LoL...“To their credit, Pink lady Apples seems to be remarkably cool about it, but of course Watson's team should have approached PLA about a sponsorship deal long ago instead of putting themselves in this unfortunate situation. And of course it doesn't take anything away from her record sail, but clearly someone on the team screwed up. Now, PLA has an opportunity to maybe actually make something good out of this instead of coming down as the corporate heavies on Watson and we'll be watching closely to see what they do.”http://www.sailinganarchy.com/index_page1.php

Jessica has Anzactitude

2010-05-06T05:14:00.000-07:00

Here's 2 maps of similar but different circumnavigations by Jessica Watson, she crossed the equator just near Hawaii.

and Jesse Martin, he crossed the equator near Africa in the Doldrums.
Which route's safer?
Technology can now track a yachts mileage, so why adhere to 'old school' rules set for speed freaks viz WSSRC ?
What a Quest these two sailors embarked on! Extraordinary individuals.

This is what the 'Ananarchy site said..."What bullshit

As you know, we loath the officious way much of this sport is run, and we speak out about it whenever warranted. So when we heard that Jessica Watson will be denied world record status of being the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, we took a look at it and are calling bullshit, not only on the facts, but the whiners who are complaining about Watson.

It turns out that in order to meet the strict criteria of the record, she had to sail 21,600 miles, but apparently is going to come up short of that. So what? Did she not 'start and return from the same port, cross all meridians of longitude and cross the equator, as required to complete her journey'? The answer is yes, yes and yes. Yet in order to claim the record, she needed to add some 2,000 miles to her tally, miles which are extraneous, unnecessary and a perfect example of the officious aspect of which we speak.

And we find it ridiculous that the wank from sail world is squawking the loudest about Watson's record not being valid. How about instead of whining like a little bitch about that the the 'official' rules were not met, just call it for what it is - she's the youngest to do what she did. Celebrate it, call it a record, and stop acting like a douche. A tall order, we know.

But who cares what he says? We think, and we bet most of you do too, that Jessica kicked ass, will meet the definitions of being the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world, and deserves official recognition for it. Screw the wankers who claim otherwise.
05/06/10 "

The forgotten Cape.

2010-05-04T07:03:00.000-07:00

Jessica still has one more Cape to pass.
Cape Howe situated on what Tasmanians like to call us "The Mainland."

Arriving Here from Here

So there it is that shining dome, atop yon white light tower
I saw it only months before, a lighthouse stemlike flower
It beckoned me to stay behind, not take to distant ocean
My destiny was written then, that siren’s power broken

I sailed off with cliffs astern, set course way out for here
So many months have disappeared, so many showed they care
For young as I such tender years, portrayed to one and all
An Inner longing deep within, answering primordial call

As rocky portal flanks both sides, flotilla widely spread
I think of miles beneath my feet, across pink deck I’ve tread
From rattlings hold I wave to all, no one particularly
For port and starb’d, stern to bow, the crowds another sea

The tears are joy and sadness too, emotions on the flow
This trip is done, the miles complete, I’m back and I’m on show
I will not say it wasn’t hard, a task sometimes so great
Success was something meant for me, by sailing to my fate

If dreams are made to let us live, with hope and wondrous thought
Each of us can only try, to honour those dream we’ve caught
For me I’m home a new girl born, through happiness and fear
Most of all, my dream came true, “by setting out for here”

Brumbyy

Biggest wave

2010-05-02T17:02:00.000-07:00

Shipsterns (+ the bluff) in Tasmania offers the biggest barrel anywhere Australia also, there is a fair chance that you could die if you blow the take off when it is solid. It's a long walk to the hospital and if that doesn't worry you then the healthy population of White Pointer Sharks might.

Capt. Bligh's Bounty boat reenactment begins

2010-04-28T04:17:00.000-07:00

Today, Wednesday April 28, the crew of the Talisker Bounty Boat 2010 Expedition begin their replica Expedition of Captain William Bligh’s 3,700 mile open boat ‘Mutiny on the Bounty’ voyage.

The reenactment, following the journey across the Pacific from Ha’apai in the Kingdom of Tonga to Timor, launched on the same day, at the same time and in the same place 221 years after the original mutiny journey.

The Bounty boat (Taliskers) today heads to Tofua from our paradise island.

Crew:
Don McIntyre / David Wilkinson / David Pryce / Chris Wilde.
Reserve crew+camerman - Stuart Kershaw

EPL by Tony L

2010-04-21T17:08:00.000-07:00

Courtesy of the Jessaholics blogsite.

Seals at Curl Curl

2010-03-27T03:48:00.000-07:00

Jessica Watson just mentioned in her Blog that she saw a seal float past.
This is from the Manly Daily, "IT’S not often you see a seal lazing away another day in the sun but it’s pretty impressive when your backyard includes such sights. Ray Ward obviously thought so when he snapped this seal at Curl Curl (right) taking a well-earned break from a day’s fishing." This seal hung around for a coupla days, so funny.

Lol Hamilton fined for a Burnout in OZ.

2010-03-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

Lewis Hamilton, after recording the fastest time for Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix, has been nabbed by the Police last night for doing a burnout in the city of Melbourne.

Senior police constable Scott Woodford said that a 25-year-old male, resident in Switzerland, was stopped at 9.15pm in the St. Kilda neighbourhood at the wheel of a brand new Mercedes.

He said the car, which had "accelerated heavily and lost traction to the rear wheels" in making a turn, had been impounded and was due to be released on Monday. "He's expected to be charged on summons with the offence of improper use of a motor vehicle," said Woodford. SMH March 27, 2010 - 10:27AM.

UFO's over Sydney

2010-03-23T15:13:00.000-07:00

Sydney's 'Daily Telegraph' newspaper reported that Ufo's were photographed with an iPhone by..."Ms Hartigan said the main UFO then "shot off" above Governor Macquarie Drive at Chipping Norton, with the smaller UFOs zipping away in the opposite direction."

Must be a slow news day.
I remember making a few of these things when I was mucking around in the sand dunes.

Just get a jiffy fire-lighter, wire to hold it and a bit of string and an orange garbage bag (tougher)

TOO EASY!

A typical example
Here it is 2010 and they're still making news, lol.

Farkasova wins Gold at the Winter Paralympics!

2010-03-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

Alpine Skiing - Women's Super-G - Visually Impaired

FARKASOVA Henrieta

Slovakia

Gold Medallist.

Now she can get her eye fixed at least. A bit of a bummer about the surname. Unless she is a Lawyer or similar occupation.
(You'd think the official photo selected would show her with her correcting glasses on at least)
I just knew she'd win with such a great surname like that!
She ended up winning 3 gold medals! What a champion.

Happy St Patrick's day!

2010-03-16T15:25:00.000-07:00

Ahhh ta be sure ta be sure! It’s Sain’ paddy’s day ma wee Lads and Lassies.

I thought I’d mention to you a road sign I saw on a windy mountain road, near the famous Johnny foxes pub, on the way to Dublin.
1st sign on a bend…Slow, next bend another sign…SLOW, two bends later another sign…SLOWER, lol.

There’s also a good Irish tip about how you should count the number of beans you eat with your meals.
Only count to 239 or otherwise it’ll be too farty. ☺

Ahh the world is getting back to normal

2010-03-15T03:06:00.000-07:00

But, according to South Park golf is stupid again, lol.

Tiger Woods has announced that he will be playing the Masters at Augusta, Georgia, USA.
Oh yeah and he's still living in the same house with Elin. Did anyone know he was a father too?

Michael Clarke (Australian cricket captain in waiting) is going to still play cricket after splitting with fiancee Lara (Where the bloody hell are ya?) Bingle.
Gee, I wish guys like Clarkie (pic) would treat their girls better in public.
Get Your hands on their waist and not their ass!!!!

Michael Schumacher is back driving formula one cars.

Give him a rainy track and no-one will beat him.

NEWS Just in:
Brian Mc keever, the blind athlete denied a run at the Winter Olympics, has just won the Gold Medal in the 20km Cross country event in the Paralympics at Whistler. PLUSSSSSSSS: Today, march 17 in Whistler, Canada. He has just got the double. he got the gold in the 10km cross country event. Double PLUSSSSSSS: On the final Competition day March 21 he won his third gold medal in the 1km classic. This event requires you to survive a series of heats plus a final.

Gotta love ya sport!!!!

Jessica's book titles, LOL.

2010-03-08T00:13:00.000-08:00

How to stuff up a blog in one go.
100 ways to remove blood stains from carpet.
Alone and un-assisted...Yeah, right!
The quest for a record that's not.
Who Lionhearted.
Jessica's blue wonderland.
A mad ride tethered to a Pink Lady.
Touche turtle Quest.
EPL is FAB
How to keep your teenage daughter busy.
Staying away from boys that reckon they're Mathew Flinders.