Black Panther

Hey, thats what I said.

My thinking (FWIW) goes like this. A fastish boat will leave in a SEly and do 170-180 miles per day. So in three days you are half way. It's the second half of the trip that is likely more unpleasant. So you are looking for days 3 to 7 to have nothing nasty. Unfortunately forecasts are seldom reliable past 3 days. So, leave when the forecasts suggest days 3 to 7 will be acceptable. Try to get an updated forecast at about 500 miles to go and decide to carry on or park until things improve. Don't sue me.

Quick glance says i would leave Sunday morning

There will be weather.

So it coincidentally happened that yesterday I was threading my way south from Brisbane to the Gold Coast, and it was the end of a long weekend. Aussies were out on their boats in the thousands. Imagine driving from north head to westhaven and back for 6 hours straight, on the busiest day you can remember. Then double it. And I saw uncountable instances if stupid, dangerous and illegal behaviour. As in every 60 seconds. And every boat had its registration number in shiny 2 foot high font on its topsides. I don't think registration will make any difference in NZ.

I normally enjoy stories about how inadequate our military is, but this is a bit sad.

On a marina at the entrance to Bundaberg river. I'll try and get closer later. But first I have to check out rumours of a gelato shop in a nearby town . Priorities.

Angela just happens to be in Florida

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A disadvantage of square tops?

Perhaps managing the boat different is a safer option This.

So if I sign up for a ticket, have a bought a ticket?

I've never understood the word presale. Makes no sense.

Will this do?

I find myself in search of a helper to finish this delivery. Cairns to Brisbane leaving soon 21st. You'll have to find your way here but all expenses covered while on board. 50ft cat.

Must have the aerial upside down

Blue water again. I'm taking a leaf out of the Bad Kitty playbook and using starlink to piss people off

Part pissing match and part entertainment industry. Definitely no sport. Reminds me of professional wrestling.

Get in touch with Matt Island Time. He has done a few of these and even if he doesn't do the job will tell you where to go shopping.

Glad to share that 9ne. We binge watched all of his videos 9ne rainy afternoon. Brilliant.

Got to admit I'm gobsmacked by that. Can't count the times I've been past 45 degrees.

45 degrees?

Unfortunately he has only uploaded about 6 videos. His photography is excellent.

The posts are 4 days apart. More data=different conclusions.