Here anchored in the calm shallows of Sultana Bay, ‘Miros’ epitomises how to do a socially distant holiday. We are so very lucky here in South Australia with relative freedom to move about and enjoy life with only minor inconvenience. Still, if we find ourselves in lock-down again I wouldn’t mind being all-at-sea in such […]
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There is nothing lonesome about being alone. That’s a state of mind, not of place. I have it on good authority that this boatman was as happy in his element as anyone alone could possibly be, … on very good authority!
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To me one of our greatest achievements is the humble boat. For thousands of years boats have served us by enabling migration, by making fishing a viable food source for large communities; have enabled the crossing of oceans, the establishment of global trade and brought untold recreational pleasure to millions. No other craft takes us […]
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There are so many ways to enjoy Melbourne’s skyline. Usually we try and find some vantage where that impressive skyline appears unencumbered by distractions. Here at St Kilda the tall masts of boats at rest made sure that was never going to happen. Here they are just as imposing a sight as the city itself.
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Each day we went out we left the cosy comfort of our host vessel, the Ostee Star, donned several layers of thermal undergarments and enclosed our selves in dry-suits. Two layers of neoprene hoods and gloves later and we were ready. I added another twelve kilograms of lead on my weight belt just to male […]
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