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The “Yemaya and Linda” Story TCP received an ad for a boat for sale that had I had the most beautiful experience ever, by That is the reason she is for sale, as I need to this wonderful photo (above) to use, but only swimming with humpback whales!! Tonga is such swap her for an S&S 34 which is proven for its space for a tiny photo. I was smitten by the a special place, with anchorages galore, lovely non stop ability's! I still plan to do a round the photo and asked Linda Pasquariello, the owner locals and so many different people cruising from world with stops, but to start again, as the best and lady at the helm if she had a all walks of life. Then from Tonga to Bundaberg. part of cruising is the South Pacific, so I am happy story/poem/letter, etc. that went along the As life is short, I believe you have to take every to do it all again! picture. This was Linda's response: opportunity you can. I also want to sail non stop There is nothing more exciting then sailing into around the world, and my boyfriend (BJ Caldwell, a foreign countries, meeting the locals, and fellow Hi Kay & Bob, ex youngest solo round the world- check out sailors, swimming in crystal clear water and being There is always a story. I have a blog which you www.bjcaldwell.com ) and I have decided we want so close to nature. I live and breath for the ocean, can check out if you like at to race each other non stop round the world on and can not wait to get back out there again, for www.lindapasquariello.com sister ships. So for this to be possible I have to its the only way for me to live. I bought Yemaya in 2010 in San Francisco, with sell my beloved Yemaya who is such a fantastic the dream to sail solo around the world with the sail boat; she tracks amazingly with exceptional A-hah! Quite a story to tell! TCP felt it was worth stops. I refitted her and then set sail in 2011. directionally stability. sharing so there you go! Cheers Linda! You and I sailed solo from Monterey Bay (near San Yemaya is very very easy to single hand and fast those like you are what TCP is all about! Sharing Francisco) to Hawaii, then Hawaii to Tonga where to boot; for a 33 foot boat she sits on 7 knots. stories! www.southernseasmarine.com sales@sothernseasmarine.com Photo by Adam Correa taken in Tonga
Fitzroy River Flood “Fun” Suzanna Erickson reflects on the 2012 floods and the comradeship with boaties in the same “boat” Words and photos by is no slack water. Butterfly's 120 horses are put the whole scene and I know it's going to be a Suzanna Erickson, SY Fram II to the test as she brings Fram's nose to face the great weekend. With the perfect weather and the current. There is no pushing forward into it so the excitement of the flood and all the events yet to th It is Sunday 25 March 2012 and we are running ground tackle is dropped and released freely till it come with it, the mood is set to party. from flood waters for the second time this year. digs in deep and suddenly bites. The two anchors pull up 40 tonnes of boat (15 tonnes of Fram and Behind us our two great friends are anchored like A month ago we relocated around the bend of 25 tonnes of Butterfly) with a snap and send them big protective brothers. Between the three of us Devil's Elbow on the Fitzroy River to ensure we swinging like a pendulum. Satisfied that she will we create a circle of eyes on constant watch for were safe from the flood waters making their way hold when the predicted eight meters of water debris and plenty of hands ready at a moment's towards us from inland streams, rivers and dams. come down, Butterfly is released to make her notice to help. Whether it's throwing out an extra In February with several days warning we were own way to anchor. anchor or cutting weed off the chain, nothing is able to move Fram II well in advance, waiting for too much trouble. They are even more helpful at slack water to make our way down river to an Friday night I am at the club after finishing work getting rid of a couple of bottles of home brew and anchorage well out of the current and more late at night. My home has been relocated in my whiling away an evening. Humorous insults fly importantly out of the way of logs and trees that absence and Alex picks me up for the ride to our back and forth; laughter comes easily and is free; would be moving down with it. now familiar “flood home”. We weave through tales of past floods and adventures roll out and an the abandoned moorings, just visible as African drum and blues harmonica appear to Much to our relief, the flood waters only disturbances in the water, we zoom past the bend accompany Pink Floyd on the stereo. What better amounted to higher than usual water levels and a were the feisty little crocodile lives and then down way to spend a flood? Good company, good beer fast flow. Otherwise life carried on as usual but around the next bend in the dark starless night to and good surroundings. It's time for a bit of for a longer commute to and from the Fitzroy home. A little safe haven well out of the current Fitzroy River flood fun! Motor Boat Club. Within a couple of weeks we and all that gets sucked into it; rafts of weed, were back up on our swing mooring. Fram II was submerged logs, cows, a fridge and so far, one relocated early while the river was still tidal boat off on its own adventure. We get its because she is currently without a motor and our anchor down and its solo journey out to sea is only form of propulsion is to raft up with a tender cut short. or another boat; not something we want to be trying in the middle of a flood. There are more The previous week has been miserable, wet than enough people at the Club happy and willing grey and muggy as a hot house. The constant to help with big tinnies and plenty of horse power rain has caused cabin fever in most and made so we have no problem manoeuvring Fram II, a getting to and from the boat a tedious task large steel cruiser, into a safe position. along with the constant bailing and soggy feet. But on Saturday the water level starts to rise, Thanks to the practice run we had during the the flow increases and of course, the sun first run of flood water, the second time round we comes out. The day dawns with skies clear are well prepared. The inflatable is holding air, the from one horizon to another. The sea eagles water tanks are full and cupboards stocked with circle in the clear air, a stunning contrast food. Two anchors are rigged up in tandem, against the deep endless blue of the sky, a joined with extra heavy gauged chain borrowed glorious sight in comparison to the dark from the club and ready to be dropped in an muddy river that looks like a swamp with rafts instant. On Friday I am at work so Alex manages of water hyacinth floating serenely on the the relocation with the indispensable help of Digby surface. Herons are prowling the banks, lit up and Butterfly. The Fitzroy River is now well and white by sunshine against the black mangroves. truly racing, swelled with the local rains and there The moss green hills rear up looking down over • Cradles to suit yachts, motor cruisers & catamarans to 16 tonne • With qualified shipwrights on sight ‘Where we take pride in your Pride ‘n’ Joy’ • Insurance work catered for • Easy access • DIY Welcome Ph: 4948 8239 | Fax: 4946 9512 | www.shuteharbourslipway.com.au | slipway@bareboat.com.au | Whitsunday Rent A Yacht Jetty Suzanna & Alex Suzanna and Alex have been cruising and living on Fram II in Queensland and NSW coasts for four years and report that they are loving every minute. www.blueseamachines.com.au info@blueseamachines.com.au
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