Woo ! That was some real surfing coming out of the river n got even more adrenaline pumping around n beyond Lion Rock. Those rollers n swells n riding into Mailand ( hope I spelled that right) was chilling n trilling ta boot. Great history lesson about the wrecked steamer Bruce. I know Paul amends some of his trips with juicy historic bits. I for one find those edifying n interesting bringing me back to watch the action sailing n learning more of Australia’s historic passed we got little or none in our school history lessons.. Thsnkz Mate .. Filming n narration were excellent! Cheers 🥂 n fair winds.. Papa J Up here in Puget Sound armchair theater

Nice to see dingy sailors who respect waters but are not ignorant and fearful. Seamanship matters. Paul in Canada

Great Bruce, loved the history of the Maitland and thanks for showing us the way, cheers Paul

Great background on the bay. Catch you next time. Josh

Thanks, Bruce. These videos are such a pleasure as the winter winds start blowing here in northern Japan... Just saw Josh's Maitland Bay video, and I imagine Paul's is coming soon... Looking forward to all your cruises taking us through the dark season coming upon us.

Dinghy cruising and super yachts. Both anchor in the same waters. Love your videos!

Great footage and commentary Bruce it was an enjoyable time plus the experience of sailing in big swell. Thanks for organising the trip. Cheers Steve

Another wonderful video. I enjoy your trips and they inspire me to do more sailing.

Great vid and thanks for the history lesson of Maitland Bay, very interesting.

I like your boat seems very quick and ideal for dinghy cruising. Video, doesn't give wave height as much as it should. Great group of dinghy comradeship.

Nice vid! Doug.. Cairns...

That looked like fun!

Interesting info on the SS Maitland, I always assumed paddle vessels were for rivers (or at best coastal in very good weather), I didn't know they took them out into ocean conditions especially with a gale blowing.

I enjoy your videos, seeing the Australian coast, and places to camp on your adventures. I also have an O’Day Daysailer 1 and I’m repairing some damage to make it seaworthy this winter. Would love to see a tour of your boat, what cleats you’re using and where you have positioned them. Also the wooden rails on these boats seem to have different shapes and sizes, wondering if you modified your rails. And also what horsepower motor is suitable for your needs. Thanks for the great videos!

Have a look into a bungee anchor so you don't have to find a log. Great video!

Good video but could you state your geograhic area, ie country of origin etc. We watch world wide

You were brave sailing amongst the big waves. Whereabouts was your overnight anchorage - in Pittwater?

Can’t believe I missed another great raid, having to deal with kids swapping between houses and other issues. I will get the Ross out again over summer holidays though. Nikko.

Q: I noticed severall vessels flying the red flag with the yellow cross, what is significance (if any)? Thanks in advance. Thanks for the brief history lesson. And two day sailers! looks like they handled the wave jes fine.