Australia - Gove to Yamba, April - June 2010
 
 

When we arrived in Australia for our second time - this time from Asia - Gove turned out to be our entry point to the continent. After sailing across "the gulf" we rounded Cape York and headed south. Headwinds and gale force wind were the main ingredients along the Australian east coast. We used the few calmer days to proceed south. We arrived in Yamba in the end of June - Yamba was going to be our home port also this time.
When in Gove it was time for the 12 week ultrasound examination. In Gove we met Frances, Ted and Bjørn in s/y Kylie again. We did not meet many yachts that were heading south - Stardancer was one of few.
Windy voyage in headwinds across the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Yound sailor also needs a rest. Lunch time ...
We didn't catch any fish until we got close to Australia. Everything with buttons have to be tested... "The door" by the entrance is hightened as he grows...
The most windy days were spent as resting and working days.
Washing has to be done regardless of weather... Quality time with Mum and Dad.
We sailed close to the reefs to get smaller seas. We met "Endeavour Bay" in Portland Roads. The ship delivers food and diesel to the remote places along the east coast. We used the opportunity to stock up on diesel and chokolate!
Rounding Cape York. Look Mummy.... BO(at)!!!
When we arrived in Yamba Eirik was 15 months old - and he
had sailed 10 000 nautical miles!
At Arlie Beach we met the Norwegian s/y Hilde. She sailed from Norway in 2008 Reidun and Finn on board s/y Hilde on their way north, Empire the way south. New child-patents have to be made all the time...
Capricorn Caves was discovered in 1882 by the Norwegian John Olsen. We visited the beautiful caves together with Margrethe from Byfield.
If it says "BROOOM" and has big wheels Eirik is interrested - guaranteed.
12 hour watches can be a bit too long for a young able seaman.
Whatever happening on board, Eirik likes to be there. Especially if the tool case is out. The hose connections on the seawater strainer was corroded and leaking. Eirik exercising for the next crocodille-free swimming season.
Look out watch together with Dad the Captain. Sometimes the safety-line is a bit too short, if you ask Eirik... Eirik's favourite book.
"Dad, the toilet is too big!    - ...not any more.
Dad, Mum and the able sailor Eirik. Heading south also means getting colder. We often caught Spanish Mackerel inside The Great Barrier Reef..
 
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