Sandra Sully joined us today for a light sail and some sailing instruction for a ONE HD sailing series. A nicer person you would not meet.
On returning to our berth we presented her with a Make it Count cap.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Sandra Sully spends a day with The Count
Sunday 21 August
Sandra Sully joined us today for a light sail and some sailing instruction for a ONE HD sailing series. A nicer person you would not meet.
On returning to our berth we presented her with a Make it Count cap.
Sandra Sully joined us today for a light sail and some sailing instruction for a ONE HD sailing series. A nicer person you would not meet.
On returning to our berth we presented her with a Make it Count cap.
RACE 1 - The Count leads the fleet!
Saturday 20 August
Race 1 was the 23nm Lindeman Island Race.
The great thing about this race is that all boats do the same course and the Cruising Division was up first. With a 15knot Sou-Easterly breeze The Count quickly established a lead over the other Cruising Non Spinnaker boats. The funny thing was that the only thing we had to follow over the course was a whale.
The Count lead the race up until the bottom of Dent Passage and a nautical mile from the finish line. Wild Oats, Loyal & Lahana went by with The Count taking 4th over the line and Line Honours for our division by 8minutes to the second boat in our division.
Note Wild Oats in the background.
Yes, we really were that far in front of everyone!
Crew and guests enjoying "receiving a gun" on the finish line
Race 1 was the 23nm Lindeman Island Race.
The great thing about this race is that all boats do the same course and the Cruising Division was up first. With a 15knot Sou-Easterly breeze The Count quickly established a lead over the other Cruising Non Spinnaker boats. The funny thing was that the only thing we had to follow over the course was a whale.
The Count lead the race up until the bottom of Dent Passage and a nautical mile from the finish line. Wild Oats, Loyal & Lahana went by with The Count taking 4th over the line and Line Honours for our division by 8minutes to the second boat in our division.
Note Wild Oats in the background.
Yes, we really were that far in front of everyone!
Crew and guests enjoying "receiving a gun" on the finish line
Friday, August 19, 2011
The Count is in residence
Friday 19 August
The Count has arrived at Hamilton Island.
After another great night at Nara Inlet we headed for Hammo.
How about this Yacht Club?
Aaah....Qualia!
The Audi crew met us and quickly worked on branding The Count for the week.
The Count is now set and ready for Race Week. Greer, James, Al & I are ready to take on the challenges.
We'll try to keep you up to date along the way but also check out the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week website for daily updates.
The Count has arrived at Hamilton Island.
After another great night at Nara Inlet we headed for Hammo.
How about this Yacht Club?
Aaah....Qualia!
The Audi crew met us and quickly worked on branding The Count for the week.
The Count is now set and ready for Race Week. Greer, James, Al & I are ready to take on the challenges.
We'll try to keep you up to date along the way but also check out the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week website for daily updates.
Australian Financial Review
Friday 19 August
We're now well intrenched in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The Count is all decalled up.
Check out today's Australian Financial Review Leisure & Lifestyle section. Make it Count features on page 9.
We're now well intrenched in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. The Count is all decalled up.
Check out today's Australian Financial Review Leisure & Lifestyle section. Make it Count features on page 9.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Nara Inlet
Monday 15 August
When you think of the Whitsunday's you think of white sandy beaches and beautiful clear blue water
.....when you find Nara Inlet you find a magical fjord-like bay.
Without doubt the best anchorage in Whitsunday
The crew took time out to try some of the local oysters.
When you think of the Whitsunday's you think of white sandy beaches and beautiful clear blue water
.....when you find Nara Inlet you find a magical fjord-like bay.
Without doubt the best anchorage in Whitsunday
The crew took time out to try some of the local oysters.
The Count mixes it with Hook!
Monday 15 August
From Cateran Bay we made course for Nara Inlet vis Hook Passage.
Very picturesque but another one of those spots that the wind and tide compete causing rough water.
On navigating Hook Passage we came across a whale and her calf .....VERY EXCITING!
From Cateran Bay we made course for Nara Inlet vis Hook Passage.
Very picturesque but another one of those spots that the wind and tide compete causing rough water.
On navigating Hook Passage we came across a whale and her calf .....VERY EXCITING!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Money Shot
Sunday 14 August
Yep, there is THAT shot!
Well....we had to be in it too.
We then turned to Cateran BAy - renowned for great snorkelling and some of the ebst examples of soft coral in the region.
Yep, there is THAT shot!
Well....we had to be in it too.
We then turned to Cateran BAy - renowned for great snorkelling and some of the ebst examples of soft coral in the region.
A taste of the Whitsunday's
Saturday 13 August
A short trip North from Whitehaven we find ourselves at Tongue Bay and we are lucky enough to pick up a mooring.
Once settled we looked over to see Ollivetta anchored nearby. For those that have followed our blog, she was berthed next to The Count in Rushcutters Bay when commissioning. A small world!
Sunsets are beautiful but moon risings are rarely this magical
A short trip North from Whitehaven we find ourselves at Tongue Bay and we are lucky enough to pick up a mooring.
Once settled we looked over to see Ollivetta anchored nearby. For those that have followed our blog, she was berthed next to The Count in Rushcutters Bay when commissioning. A small world!
Sunsets are beautiful but moon risings are rarely this magical
Whitehaven
Saturday 13 August
A new day on arguably the worlds finest beach.
The Count sit's proudly with the Hammo Race Week battle flag flying.
Let's not forget there are other ways to arrive at Whitehaven
As good as it gets!
A new day on arguably the worlds finest beach.
The Count sit's proudly with the Hammo Race Week battle flag flying.
Let's not forget there are other ways to arrive at Whitehaven
As good as it gets!
Solway Passage
Friday 12 August
After a bumpy night at Brampton Island we headed North with the idea of staying at Shaw Island but we made such good time that we decided to go straight to Whitehaven Beach.
Along the way we passed so many great island beaches and anchorages.
On this leg we passed between Linne & Goldsmith Islands and on to Thomas Island. From there past Lindeman Island and the majestic Pentecost Island.
Solway Passage can be difficult to enter at times. Whilst up to 70m deep the current can be running at 6knots against you! Timing is everything.
....and another sunset
After a bumpy night at Brampton Island we headed North with the idea of staying at Shaw Island but we made such good time that we decided to go straight to Whitehaven Beach.
Along the way we passed so many great island beaches and anchorages.
On this leg we passed between Linne & Goldsmith Islands and on to Thomas Island. From there past Lindeman Island and the majestic Pentecost Island.
Solway Passage can be difficult to enter at times. Whilst up to 70m deep the current can be running at 6knots against you! Timing is everything.
....and another sunset
Brampton Island
Thursday Aug 11 2011
We left the protection of Mackay Harbour with the intention of sailing Scawfell Is but the wind prediction had us altering course for Brampton Island.
A Northerly breeze had us hiding on the Southern shores and we enjoyed a magical sunset. Note the smokey haze caused by cane field burnings.
We left the protection of Mackay Harbour with the intention of sailing Scawfell Is but the wind prediction had us altering course for Brampton Island.
A Northerly breeze had us hiding on the Southern shores and we enjoyed a magical sunset. Note the smokey haze caused by cane field burnings.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
The Real Mackay
Tuesday 9 August
After leaving Curlew we headed for Mackay. Not as easy as it sounds as there are a number of shoals that we needed to navigate along the way.
It's not a difficult place to find as Mackay sits next to the world's largest coal loader at Dalrymple Bay. As a result there are many ships offshore awaiting loading.
Mackay Harbour itself is identifiable by the sugar loading terminal.
Once inside the harbour the Marina facilities are second to none.
We spent Wednesday washing the salt from "The Count" and then off to the supermarket for supplies.
After leaving Curlew we headed for Mackay. Not as easy as it sounds as there are a number of shoals that we needed to navigate along the way.
It's not a difficult place to find as Mackay sits next to the world's largest coal loader at Dalrymple Bay. As a result there are many ships offshore awaiting loading.
Mackay Harbour itself is identifiable by the sugar loading terminal.
Once inside the harbour the Marina facilities are second to none.
We spent Wednesday washing the salt from "The Count" and then off to the supermarket for supplies.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Curlew
Monday 8 August 2011
We left the Percy's on route to Mackay but on the way stopped over at Curlew Island.
Along the way we came across a whale playing on the surface.
On arriving we met the locals
then settled in on the Southern side of the Island for protection from a NE wind change.
We left the Percy's on route to Mackay but on the way stopped over at Curlew Island.
Along the way we came across a whale playing on the surface.
On arriving we met the locals
then settled in on the Southern side of the Island for protection from a NE wind change.
Magical Percy
Sunday 7 August 2011
A unique feature of this Island is a small boat harbour only accessible at high tide. We launched the "Viscount" and set about exploring.
From inside you can see The Count at anchor.
The surprise was finding a large catamaran inside.
The water was unbelievably clear inside.
A unique feature of this Island is a small boat harbour only accessible at high tide. We launched the "Viscount" and set about exploring.
From inside you can see The Count at anchor.
The surprise was finding a large catamaran inside.
The water was unbelievably clear inside.
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