New Aussie member

[BlueYonder]

Pretty dogs, ours was sweet natured and stubborn as a mule

[BruceK]

Lovely boat Mark.

[Brisyboy]

Originally Posted by dimer2

Welcome George....you know you going to have to post a photo or two right. I like your choice. IG's are great boats.

Hi dimmer2 - thanks for replying. We are heading out this weekend and our daughter is coming so I shall ask her to bring her camera for some "glam" shots.

[Brisyboy]

Originally Posted by jwnall

Welcome aboard, and hope to hear more from you. It is amazing how many people say hello, new member here, and then apparently are abducted by aliens. :-)

Don`t worry John, I`m in for the long hall and I can be a bit of a chatterer.

George

[Brisyboy]

Originally Posted by Peter B

Yes, welcome aboard Brisyboy. Tell us a bit about your NZ sailing experiences, like where, and in what. I cut my boating teeth over there..also first boats being trailer yachts. The first when the kids were really young a Tasman 20, the second, a Gazelle 26 we brought over here to Aussie, and she's still out there somewhere.

So, if anyone sees a Gazelle called Black Widow, that's her. Lovely boat. We eventually went with a Resort 35, and currently a Clipper 34, now on the market. I have her down at Horizon Shores.

Yes, please….put up some pics. Sing out if you have any trouble with that.

WE chartered (a yacht) in the Bay of Islands for two weeks - absolutely glorious area. For those unfamiliar with it, its a wide, open bay scattered with.......you guessed it....islands. Anyway, we sailed up north a short way to another Bay (name escapes me) the charter company said that was a good idea as there was a "bit of a blow" coming. Just love that Kiwi sense of humour - it was a Cat 1 cyclone!!! We were in a perfect spot for it - totally protected but it sure blew. Its our second trip to the land of the long white cloud - first was about 15 years ago for a touring holiday, mainly on the south island.

[Brisyboy]

Originally Posted by Troy

Welcome George,
I think I remember the boat getting loaded for delivery out of yaringa if it is the same one, this is where I have my boat on the hard (for way to long) you might remember seeing it the timber trawler on the right as you come through the main gate hope all went well with the transport. all the best.
Troy

Troy,

That was her - I well remember your boat - you would have had a great view of the saga unfolding - first trailer arriving on Weds - first trailer departing on Weds as they realised it was too small, second trailer arriving two days later ( he had to go back to Sydney to get it - a days drive each way) then the final departure.

I remember your boat as I walked under and around her - I`m not sure I can describe what you are doing to her, its beyond a repair, beyond a rebuild... its...its HUGE. For anyone else reading - its an old classic wooden fishing trawler (the genuine article!!). I don`t know whether you have posted any story or pictures but I know everyone would be fascinated.

BTW, your seeing Malagari being loaded shows that the TF has eyes everywhere...........there is no where to hide.......someone is watching......

[Brizvagas Mark]

Hi George,

If you are heading out Saturday morning keep an eye out for us. RQYS is doing a power boat log event starting east of Green I, heading north then around St Helena Island and finishing just outside the leads. Starting at 0900 to 1200, displacement boats off early followed by planing types.

If you are out look forward to seeing you.

MG

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by Brisyboy

BTW, your seeing Malagari being loaded shows that the TF has eyes everywhere...........there is no where to hide.......someone is watching......

We mods have trained seagulls out there, constantly reporting. You can't tell which they are…but beware…they are there… on a pile or pylon near you…

[Brisyboy]

Originally Posted by Brizvagas Mark

Hi George,

If you are heading out Saturday morning keep an eye out for us. RQYS is doing a power boat log event starting east of Green I, heading north then around St Helena Island and finishing just outside the leads. Starting at 0900 to 1200, displacement boats off early followed by planing types.

If you are out look forward to seeing you.

MG

Mark, we are heading out on Sat, to either One Mile or Coochie - I`ll swing past the start area to see if you are still there.

good luck

George

[BruceK]

Originally Posted by Peter B

We mods have trained seagulls out there, constantly reporting. You can't tell which they are…but beware…they are there… on a pile or pylon near you…

And, our spy seagulls are specially attracted by biodiesel exhaust fumes, from reprocessed fish and chip shop cooking oil.

[FlyWright]

[Troy]

Brisyboy
Arr so it was the same boat, glad to here she made it safe and sound. I have a thread going if you would like to have a look if you search for McLaren trawler and go to Evans head to Port Albert you can have a look heaps of pictures and story's.
Troy

[stornoway7]

Belated welcome Brisyboy, I'm on day release from our local alien abduction team.
Hope you enjoy your boat,we planning on a Qld trip next winter.
Just a quick photo showing of my old boat showing what your missing on the south island.

[Peter B]

Stornaway we get plenty of that hiss and crackle stuff up here, never you mind about that.

[Brisyboy]

Originally Posted by Brizvagas Mark

Hi George,

If you are heading out Saturday morning keep an eye out for us. RQYS is doing a power boat log event starting east of Green I, heading north then around St Helena Island and finishing just outside the leads. Starting at 0900 to 1200, displacement boats off early followed by planing types.

If you are out look forward to seeing you.

MG

Mark - we cleared the harbour a touch after ten - I looked over to where the start was but I guess by then you were well on your way. Absolutely classic Moreton Bay day - glassy water and just beautiful temp - T shirt and shorts (that's to make the Northern Hemisphere members groan - we are about to hit winter - will soon have to pull out a sweat shirt)

cheers