By about 2PM today I should be heading out of Darwin harbour. I've been doing quite a bit of homework for this leg as to what to expect, basically I think the rest of the trip has prepared me for this final leg. Albany to Hobart prepared me for the long distance hauls, Hobart to Sydney prepared me for dodging ships, Sydney to Airlie taught me a lot about the little squalls that come through and the kind of wind that goes with them and basically from Airlie to Darwin all about current against wind and navigating through reef. This next leg will have a bit of everything, but I intend to stay outside all the reef.
I need to do some big thankyous to some individuals, starting with Tony and Jan Somerville for their fantastic support while in Darwin. I couldn't have gotten the boat ready without Tony. To Bailey's fuels for the fuel-up while I'm here, thanks Glen, WA. Manager, and Josh who runs Darwin. Darwin Sailing Club for their hospitality - David Omnes and all the flag officers there. To Kevin, Neil, the two Tracey's and the rest of the team from the TCYC (local Rockingham Yacht Club) who are up here with the kids competing in the Minnows Nationals. It was great to see some friendly faces and thanks for the moral support, look forward to catching up when I get home. Make sure you keep those Ouzo's cold for me Kevin! And finally Beau and his family - Beau has trained with me on the Sonar's at Royal Perth and we bumped into him yesterday. I really appreciate your support, a big thankyou to you and your family.
Complacency has definitely not set in with me, I know that anything can happen on this leg particularly with the length of time that I will be out on the water, but its now time to finish the circumnavigation and I am looking forward to getting Spirit of Rockingham and myself home.
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Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your final leg. I hope you get a lot of very enjoyable moments. Eternal vigilance my brave and wonderful hero.
Hugs kisses and best wishes.
Hi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteGood to hear of the support your received in Darwin. You and Spirit will now be out on the ocean again. I can't believe you're already talking about the 'finish' of the circumnavigation. What an amazing journey. Looking forward to your further updates.
Stay safe,
Ailsa
Interesting review of the various legs of your trip, & differences between them. Am guessing the western side of the continent is not to be underestimated, facing the open ocean of the Indian, weather influences coming across & down from the Indonesian islands, and it's a Long Way Round back down to the bottom left hand corner of Terra Australis. Good luck! We're all keen to read the next instalments - thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jamie,
ReplyDeleteI've been out of the country again so am just now catching up on your recent posts. It all sounds a bit too thrilling for me....the sea snakes, and that wonderful video, which almost had me seasick, would be way too much for me!!! I've really enjoyed reading your news and so glad you have encountered so many wonderful people along the way. Am very glad to hear things are going well for you and here's wishing you a continued safe voyage. ....I'll be watching for your next post!
Blessings,
Janell in OK
Hi dad,
ReplyDeleteI love you and i am missing you heaps. I hope everything is going well. It is really cold down here and i miss the sun.
Love you
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