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Sealine's Return to Melbourne - 1st November 2008
After a successful Sydney Boat Show in August the two recently arrived Sealine T50 and T60 were delivered to their new home in Melbourne.
Purchased by a Melbourne based client, the Sealine T60 will now reside in the Docklands overlooking Victoria Harbour. Both vessels will be on display at the 2009 Melbourne Boat Show at the end of January.
The delivery voyage to Melbourne in October was a fantastic experience, taking in the natural beauty of the coast line and wildlife. No fewer than 18 whales were sighted on the east coast, making for a remarkable and memorable journey.
With a bumpy start we headed off in convoy from Sydney, clearing the heads around 0400 on a crisp and windy morning. With the swell still present from a recently passing storm, a number of the crew, myself included, were feeling a little under the weather. I am usually a stickler for sea sickness prevention, though made the fatal error of not putting my patch on until just a couple of hours before casting off. Anyone who has had experiences with patches will be aware that they should be put on a minimum of eight hours before going to sea. A hard lesson to learn, though fortunately for me my co-skipper is immune to the dreaded bug and was suitably capable of taking command while I expelled some green stuff and lay down for the next 12 hours.
Eden is always a beautiful place, particularly for lunch overlooking the harbour on a sunny day. Fresh seafood is always on the menu, delivered each morning, and I am yet to walk away unsatisfied. Dolphins are a treat in the harbour as they come in search food from the commercial fishing boats and tour operators, the experience enhanced by crystal clear water around the boats.
From Eden to Melbourne, with a brief couple of hours in Port Welshpool, we had perfect weather and flat seas across “the paddock”. With the entrance to Port Phillip Bay enjoyably uneventful and well in time to miss the forecasted change and subsequent storms. Home in a little over three and a half days.
Trips like this are a constant reminder to me of the benefits and joy of working in the industry, where one can quite easily combine business and pleasure.
Tartan at the Newport Boat Show - 29th September 2008
Tartan yachts recently held their major US boat show in Newport, showcasing the 3700CCR 4300CCR, 4400DS, and 5300 models.
Bruce Crump, partner at YEY was at the show to meet with Tim Jackett, COO and designer of Tartan Yachts.
Tartan Yachts premiered in Australia at the Melbourne Boat Show with the 3400CCR and 3700CCR. With a resounding response from the public in relation to the quality and price value of the Tartan range, 2009 is looking larger than ever.
For more information on Tartan Yachts Contact YEY or visit the Tartan Site.
Trans-Pacific Rally - 1st August 2008
YEY are proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Trans-Pacific Rally (TPR). This rally will commence from La Paz in Mexico on the 14th February 2009, the first of what is to be a bi-annual event.
The TPR was born from a passion and love of cruising sailing, which the TPR crew have dedicated their professional lives to. Imagine being part of a flotilla of yachts, sailing the trade winds across the indigo blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. This magical ocean crossing is a voyage for the adventurous.
To join the cruise simply purchase your US listed yacht from our list of attractively priced, second-hand, blue water cruisers. Arrive in La Paz Mexico in time for our scrutinizing weekend, commencing the 24th January. Over the following four weeks you will prepare and provision your vessel in La Paz. Familiarize yourself with your yacht, with a shakedown cruise in the beautiful Sea of Cortez.
On the 14th February, depart on the cruise of a lifetime across the Pacific Ocean with the security and camaraderie of cruising companions. TPR team have mapped out your journey, taking in as many sightseeing destinations as practicable. To take the hassle out of customs clearances, in and out of countries, TPR will streamline the process on your behalf.
TPR will also provide full support, including weather routing services, and HF radio nets.
The rally will complete in Able Point Marina, Queensland on the 11th October 2009.
For full details visit the TPR site. Happy sailing.
For a seak preview of what you could expect, see photos from our recent delivery trip in the Pacific Islands.
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