Shothole Canyon and the Gulf We had loved our time in Denham, but were looking forward to moving up the coast to Coral Bay; another overnight run. Dodging the prawn…
Sunset at Denham Before we get to the apple turnovers, I’m going to take you back to those pesky mooring lines that I am obsessed with. Arriving in Denham (Thursday…
(Tech Talk No.1 - Peter’s More Technical Version) A bit of a rough trip to Fremantle After 40 years in the mining industry, of which the last 8 ½ involved…
Peter on Dirk Hartog Island with 'Opal Lady' anchored in the background With a happy serpentine belt (and two spares – just in case) we left Geraldton on Saturday 10th…
The redeveloped foreshore in Geraldton (and Beloved taking the groceries home) We pulled in to Jurien Bay at 8am on Saturday 3rd August and did a not-too-bad job of getting…
Bye Bye Mindarie Friday 2nd August, 3:00pm and we are finally heading out of Mindarie and turning right – Thankyou Hugh and Helen for the sign on the breakwater giving…
Are we there yet? The little text query “Have you left yet?” asked with friendly intent, is seriously frustrating. We haven't left yet? We haven’t left yet? The answer is…
Sunset over Mindarie Marina There are far worse places to be stuck. We won’t be leaving for a wee while due to a pesky rudder problem. The rudder can’t be…
We planned to slip the mooring lines and leave Perth forever sometime in May. There were a few little maintenance items that needed to be attended to and then we…