Mark Shergold, my host in Cairns, in front of his shop “Adventure Equipment Cairns”, 133 Grafton Street. I took him for dinner tonight to thank him for his hospitality, and […]
I’ll be heading up to Cape York tomorrow. I’ll anticipate I’ll be there within 14-16 paddling days, plus (hopefully none) some weather days… I’ve sent a supply parcel to Seisa/ […]
I played a bit and attached my training wheels for the Gulf-crossing – these are three OPTIONS on one boat, I don’t think I’ll need all of them together! The […]
Reached Cairns, 55 km, Machant’s Beach. Now I’m safe and sound in Mark & Libby Shergold’s (Adventure Equipment shop Cairns) house. Thanks to them for hosting me! I’ll have two or […]
17.09 146.00 High Island The water was flat & boring today. The “official” island campsite is in the jungle…but I preferred the beach…it’s too eerie in there alone 🙂 My […]
back-updated from day 54 to day 61 – day 62-64 tomorrow!!! 17.40 146.10 Hutchinson Island 55 km only, as there are only 3 days left to Cairns and this island is […]
18.08 146.16 North Brooks Island 75km it’s simply paradise here once the anchorhng prawn trawler went off for the nightshift… After I left Falcon Island, I couldn’t help but […]
18.45 146.31 Falcon Island 65 km Quite amazing, sitting on a remote island with internet access and pushing myself to update the blog…see how far back I’m making it […]
19.09 146.50 Magnetic Island 70km boring paddle with few wind, waves and tide. I like action! sanddunes from the night’s wind As I expected, the surf off Cape […]
