Australia Day 2011

Australia Day is approaching.....details for a great day on the Harbour soon!

A New Dawn...HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The Crew of The Count spent New Years Day at our favourite anchorage of Chowder Bay.





Check out how clear the water is along the shoreline.

Ooh......Aahh!

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.

...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.

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

Alchemy III shows she has the formulae

The Count was keen to cheer on sistership, Alchemy III.


Their race well in hand with the crew beefed up with the presence of VICSAIL staff Micah, Jack,Robert and Charles.


Good Luck guys!!

The real race.....beyond the maxis'

Whilst the super maxis get the big press the real action is just behind them.






Boats like Loki, RODD & GUNN and Living Doll.








Spare a thought for the crews..... remember they know that a strong southerly change is head of them.