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Read on and all will be revealed…. (Click on image for enlargement) Lesley and I have five granddaughters and I was sure that at least some of them would have fun on a cruise at the Lakes. Five kids and two adults was not going to work so other arrangements had to be made. That’s [...] Being a new owner, I do not know what to expect from the Fridge., Up to now it has been disappointing and runs continually, Keeps things cool but it appears not cold enough. With continuious running it would soon drain the batteries. I have let it run continually with highest setting on the thermostat but [...] To guide you into that anchorage tucked away in a bay or harbour, to find that channel or river entrance, or to locate that red-hot fishing spot all you need is a low cost hand-held GPS unit such as a Garmin Etrex. These can be had for well under $100 if you look online. [...] We are trying to drum up some interest in the Noelex 30′s for the 2012 Geelong Festival of Sail Regatta on Australia Day Weekend. So far we have 3. Trevor Brown in Flaurier Warrier, Eric Clark in Delta Lady and Mark Holter in Silver Cloud. If we have enough entries, Geelong will give us our [...] Great advice, thanks Alan for the update on some fantastic cruising grounds. The increase in traffic of on water craft in this region over the last 10 years is sad but unavoidable. It is necessary for the members of the Noelex and other groups to be informed and your article does that. Not to take [...] Click here for ramps The mouth of the Hawksbury River is officially at Juno Point in Broken Bay. Not that you would notice, the whole area is one huge anchorage. The map above covers only the more well-known destinations. Most of these spots have bright yellow public moorings for the taking. But there are extensive [...] Click here for anchorages (Click on photos to enlarge) Brooklyn Situated about one hours drive north of Sydney on the F3 freeway. A four lane concrete ramp with incline of about 1:8. Two pontoon jetties are available in a totally protected basin. Facilities include toilets and plenty of parking. Also wash-down facilities [...] The Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club is relaunching the Milang to Goolwa Freshwater Classic on the 22nd of January 2012 after 4 years of low water on the Lower Lakes and Murray River. The race is open to trailerables, vintage river boats and OTB. The race forms the highlight in the inaugural Goolwa Regatta Week which [...] It always seems strange to hear charter companies in the Whitsundays advise skippers on VHF radio when finishing their bareboat charter and returning to Abel Point marina at Airlie Beach to “Please ensure your holding tanks are emptied before reaching Pioneer Rocks” ( in the passage and about 4nm from Airlie Beach). Doubly strange since [...] This is not an endorsement or recommendation for any anchor but represents a very limited experience in a specific location with specific tackle on a Noelex 25 trailer-sailer yacht. Very happy with our upgrade to a Manson Supreme 15lb anchor following cruising in the Whitsundays through September & October 2011. It set immediately every time [...] |
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