Archive for August, 2012

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30 August 2012, Greenwich, Sydney A big day on the good ship RESOLUTE II. First up, the final masterchef cook-off! Will Glenda’s superb fruit platter match AVHD’s gourmet fry up? Will they survive together sharing the galley? A tough one for the judges, who wimped out completely. Everyone’s a winner […]

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Plan D, or is it E?

26 August 2012, North of Coffs Harbour We’re about 200 nm east of NSW/Qld border. Finally got some wind (rather a lot, actually) and are now sailing UPWIND into a southerly with a rather nasty sea. Fortunately everyone is now used to the bumps and groans, so as I type […]

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The one that got away

25 August 2012, About 300 nm ENE of Brisbane First things first. It took three of us (prime males, that is), but we’ve finally tamed Glenda. Our genius? A little blue pill and a little white pill, of Kiwi origins, known as Paihia Bombs. We administer judiciously. Poor petal thinks […]

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Day 2 at Sea. Log extract from Resolute

22 August 2012 Somewhere in South Pacific .. 6:30 am: Sunrise coffee bar open for business. 9:00 am: Breakfast: pawpaw and bananas, infused with fresh Santo Limes. Bacon and egg on St. Marlow sough dough with grilled tomatoes 11:00 am: morning tea with Zar’s chunky triple chocolate oatmeal cookies. 2:00 […]

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