Episode14 Broughton Island to Laurieton

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After a rolly night at Broughton island we're up early to get conditions right for the Camden bar. We want to get in and cross in marginal conditions. We cruise extensively along the East Australian Coast on our 13 meter catamaran. Join us as we explore new cruising grounds, cross bars, fix all kinds of problems, ride out rough weather and live aboard for extended periods.
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@BernardAustin-ie4qq Жыл бұрын

Text book crossing for a displacement cruiser in those conditions. Great to watch. And great acknowledgment from VMR.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude. I'm getting better at em.

@SuperOldstig Жыл бұрын

Great explanation Norm

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude

@waynelemmon3007 Жыл бұрын

Well done on that crossing into the Camden Haven, it can be a nasty bar.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yep. A few of them have been ugly for a while.

@warrensaillard7022 Жыл бұрын

Well done

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude

@petercooper7491 Жыл бұрын

Good to see Peggy Ann choofing around Cleveland Point this morning. Hope you found a good cafe in there😎

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

No , but we didn't venture up the channel.

@Hyperdrive2 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Norm, you did well to keep her straight. Have you thought about taking up surfing ?

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Think I have Dude...don't even have to paddle out.

@grahamjones504 Жыл бұрын

Great job crossing the Camden bar norm, I panicked just watching this.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@garrykennedy5653 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the bar Norm

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude

@user-nj4dr8vl2l Жыл бұрын

Well Done Norm, I didn't envy you negotiating the shoals leaving Broughton Island in the dark and that bar crossing would want me to stay a month rather than a week to prepare your nerves for crossing the bar again. I really enjoy travelling the coast with you and especially seeing your skills picking up moorings against the tide by yourself. Looking forward to your further adventures.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude. Yeah was pretty hectic navigating out of there and some of those bars weren't much fun.

@Ron-dx9wq Жыл бұрын

Norm, it's worrisome to watch you working on the foredeck with no lifejacket on.

@richardmason902 Жыл бұрын

With all due respect , I was thinking the same. I probably would have been clipped on.

@anthonymaddison9588 Жыл бұрын

When i was a greenhorn i would have scoffed at you.40 years at sea later,100% agree.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Wouldn't want to worry you. Thanks for being concerned, but I feel pretty safe. I'd worry more about you jumping in your car and driving to the shops. Cheers Dude.

@user-go6vz4hk6w Жыл бұрын

Love ya Norm & love ya videos man! I don’t like to see ya freak out like that when crossing the bars, I know from experience it can be quite nerve racking! You handle it well but I just wondering why you pull back on the throttle? I worked on prawn trawlers out of cairns fishing the gulf for a few years, around 60ft steel FV’s.. I was always taught to NEVER back off.. I noticed in one of your previous clips you nearly went careering into a rock wall on a bar crossing & I dare say that was a result of hitting reverse.. not coming from a place of judgement mate, everybody’s different & has different approaches but I’d just hate to see ya put any scratches on the Peggy Ann dude! Anyways, love ya work mate keep it up!😊👍🏾

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude, Don't know if it's different in a cat, but the crossing I broached on was when I was giving her a bit of throttle to get in. Since the I've always backed of em. Seem to work for the old girl. Thanks for the comment Dude

@oldjack3023 Жыл бұрын

Norm, have you ever thought of going nuts and splashing out on another jib sheet?😂

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

No point Dude. Only have one winch.

@richardmason902 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Norm. A very valuable asset. Great information.

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dude

@djmini2numpty141 Жыл бұрын

my cheeks were clenched during that crossing lol. well skippered Dude. btw, the crest on the wall behind you, that a RAN one ? cheersFrank

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Yeah Frank. The Melville. Gave a few of the crew a cruise up the river to Bundy a while back. Great bunch of boys and girls.

@mrtonygibbons Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detail about Broughton. We want to get up there soon in our Seawind Cat. I met you in Wangi last year. Enjoying all your videos, Regards, Tony. p.s. are those coloured bands on your left wrist for seasick control ? [Tablets havn't been working for me lately]

@MotorSailingforOldDudes Жыл бұрын

Hi Tony. No the bands are from my Grand Kids. One for each of em...so I don't forget em. We don't do sea sick here Dude.