New Years Eve on Sydney Harbour is pretty hectic. Boats begin choosing their positions 2 days before the big night in what are normally quiet coves such as Athol Bay....not this night! Not for the faint hearted.
Vessels like "Southern Cloud" anchor close to Shark Island to get a good view of the festivities away from the crowds.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
...and all on your doorstep!
What a way to greet the new day!
From leaving our mooring and bidding farewell to friends, Penny and Les Grujic aboard "Barrenjoey Light" (a Catalina 47) The Count cruises past Refuge Bay and down Cowan Creek passing Cottage Point along the way.
Returning then to the open sea via Lion Island and Barrenjoey.
From leaving our mooring and bidding farewell to friends, Penny and Les Grujic aboard "Barrenjoey Light" (a Catalina 47) The Count cruises past Refuge Bay and down Cowan Creek passing Cottage Point along the way.
Returning then to the open sea via Lion Island and Barrenjoey.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
If it's not broke....
The Count ventured north from her home port of Sydney to BROKEN BAY for a couple of days. This is a spot that I spent time with my father many.....many years ago but little has changed....one of the most magnificent spots to moor for the night.
Sailing is fun but check this way to get to a secluded beach.
The Count settles in for the night.
Americas Bay at dusk
Sailing is fun but check this way to get to a secluded beach.
The Count settles in for the night.
Americas Bay at dusk
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Alchemy III shows she has the formulae
The real race.....beyond the maxis'
Here they come! - The race to "The Heads"
Preparing for "The Hobart"
The Counts first Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race...WOW!
Alan (Ships Master) prepares us for what we'll be up against in the relaxed atmosphere of Quarantine Bay.....crew and guests are very excited.
A very crowded Sydney Harbour
Marine Rescue on hand to help if needed....no picnic for them today.
The James Craig gets a head start on the fleet
Alan (Ships Master) prepares us for what we'll be up against in the relaxed atmosphere of Quarantine Bay.....crew and guests are very excited.
A very crowded Sydney Harbour
Marine Rescue on hand to help if needed....no picnic for them today.
The James Craig gets a head start on the fleet
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas from Make it Count
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Be a guest of the Count for Hobart start
The Count is available for Boxing Day to see the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
We'll be leaving Casino Wharf at 10:15am and be returning at 3:45pm.
This exciting sailing experience will allow plenty of time for up to 16 guests of The Count to observe pre-race maneuvers and position for an excellent view for the race to "The Heads". On bidding farewell to the fleet The Count will take a leisurely cruise back down the harbour to Casino Wharf.
Contact us on sail@makeitcount.net.au or 0419 207 600
We'll be leaving Casino Wharf at 10:15am and be returning at 3:45pm.
This exciting sailing experience will allow plenty of time for up to 16 guests of The Count to observe pre-race maneuvers and position for an excellent view for the race to "The Heads". On bidding farewell to the fleet The Count will take a leisurely cruise back down the harbour to Casino Wharf.
Contact us on sail@makeitcount.net.au or 0419 207 600
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Big Boat Challenge 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
A day at the Gardens
Saturday, December 11, 2010
That's not a boat.....
Wow! I thought The Count was something special but check out these shots of "Athena" a 3 masted schooner owned by Netscape founder Jim Clark.
She's about 90m long and has an 11metre beam...Wow!
These shots were taken when enjoying an afternoon on the water with 2WSFM Executive Producer Clint Drieberg.
She's about 90m long and has an 11metre beam...Wow!
These shots were taken when enjoying an afternoon on the water with 2WSFM Executive Producer Clint Drieberg.
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