Here are the last 25 English blogs. If you want more, then every blog post we have written is available in the archive.
- A quick trip to Germanyby NeillIn Germany we own an apartment that is used as a holiday let. It has a south facing terrace but the guests were complaining that it lacked a decent sun shade and something to block the nosy views of passers … Continue reading “A quick trip to Germany”
- Boating woesby NeillWe wrote that we were incredibly happy to reach Lombok after the adventure of trying to sail from Sorong to Lombok. We also wrote about how we took our bikes up in to the mountains to escape the string of … Continue reading “Boating woes”
- The Hills of Lombokby NeillThe wind was blowing from the north west so Artemis was rolling in the swell. We were missing a vital part for the gearbox so could not go any where. It seemed like everything was breaking down. It was time … Continue reading “The Hills of Lombok”
- East Indonesian Odysseyby NeillFrom Sorong on the island of Papua to Lombok, just before Bali, is only 2500 km. A bit more than half an Atlantic crossing and less half the East coast of Australia. A “short hop”. But at the moment the … Continue reading “East Indonesian Odyssey”
- Night in the Celam Seaby NeillWe are sailing west across the warm, calm Celam Sea. Everything is drying in the sun. Our clothes are hung wet on the safety lines and may be dry in a few hours. There is nothing to see in any … Continue reading “Night in the Celam Sea”
- Days in Wayagby NeillYou have probably never heard of Wayag. But you have definitely seen pictures of this amazing Indonesian archipelago. Heidi’s son, Michael, flew to Sorong to join us for Heidi’s birthday, Christmas and New Year. Despite his three flights becoming four … Continue reading “Days in Wayag”
- Island Daysby NeillThere is an island in Indonesia that the charts call Sabuda but which the locals all call Pulau Pisang – Banana Island. It is only a few degrees south of the equator and is like the story book tropical island. … Continue reading “Island Days”
- First impressions of Indonesiaby NeillWe have been in the country nearly three weeks now. We have sailed five hundred miles, visited three towns and three villages, anchored in seven bays and met hundreds of people many of whom wanted a photo with us. The … Continue reading “First impressions of Indonesia”
- Cycling to Tualby NeillWe have now been in Indonesia nearly two weeks so it was definitely time to get on the bikes and go exploring. We are anchored off a beautiful coral fringed beach on the island of Kai Kecil and the main … Continue reading “Cycling to Tual”
- Saumlaki – the door to Indonesiaby NeillIn the early hours of a Tuesday morning we sailed gently into the port of Saumlaki and thus into Indonesia. By sailing two thirds of the way west around the world we had finally reached a far flung outpost of … Continue reading “Saumlaki – the door to Indonesia”
- Escape from Darwinby NeillUntil now leaving a country has been an easy experience. You visit some official and tell him you want to leave, he stamps your passport and gives you a clearance paper and then you leave. In Darwin you have to … Continue reading “Escape from Darwin”
- Thank you Australia!by NeillTomorrow at 08:30 we have an appointment with the Australian Border Force to clear out of the country after 17 fantastic months. Thank you to every one who made our stay so enjoyable. We enjoyed meeting each and every one … Continue reading “Thank you Australia!”
- In to the Red Continentby NeillWe have sailed the entire East Coast of Australia. We have rounded Tasmania’s southern tip and Cape York in the far North. With our bikes we have explored the area near the coast and spent a week on a farm … Continue reading “In to the Red Continent”
- Darwin – At lastby NeillIt was a long long way from Tasmania to Darwin but we have finally made it. A week ago – after sailing the distance from Bavaria to India – we finally anchored off Darwin. The plan was to move in … Continue reading “Darwin – At last”
- Parasailor Reviewby NeillQuestions from S/Y Aegle Answers from SY Artemis of Lleyn – Suitability for a couple (we are of reasonable fitness and experienced offshore cruisers and racers sailors (less so on the ocean / blue water side) We also sail as … Continue reading “Parasailor Review”
- Fun with tidal gatesby NeillA tidal gate is a point where the tidal currents flow really fast in one direction and then about six hours later just as fast the other way. They are caused by water entering or leaving a basin on the … Continue reading “Fun with tidal gates”
- Westwards over Australiaby NeillWe have reached the Coburg Peninsula in the far north of the Northern Territories. We hoped to visit an aboriginal village on Croker Island but when we wrote to the town office asking if we could come they wrote back … Continue reading “Westwards over Australia”
- Give me the coffee …by NeillGive Me Coffee to Change the Things I can and Wine to accept those that I Cannot unknown We left Thursday Island heading west for Darwin. This being Australia, it doesn’t look far on a map but the reality is 750 … Continue reading “Give me the coffee …”
- The Torres Straitby NeillWe were anchored off Horn Island in the Torres Strait. The currents run fast and variable between the islands and the Trade Winds are strong. You need to time your dinghy trips well – and keep an eye on the … Continue reading “The Torres Strait”
- Through the Great Barrier Reefby NeillWe left Cairns and sailed to Green Island on the Great Barrier Reef. From there we continued on to the Low Isles where we cleaned the hull of Artemis. Finally we set sail the 420 nautical miles through the world’s … Continue reading “Through the Great Barrier Reef”
- A week in Cairnsby NeillWe have reached Cairns and are now far enough north that even Australians say “That is far up north.” The city is in the tropics so, despite it being winter right now, is a shorts and T-shirt place with lots … Continue reading “A week in Cairns”
- Dunk Islandby NeillSince we reached the Coral Sea we have been hearing sailors talk of the semi-mythical showers of Dunk Island. The stories tell of a granite island rising out of the azure blue ocean. Its flanks are covered with tropical rain … Continue reading “Dunk Island”
- Island hopping with friendsby NeillWe have been chasing Neville and Sally from the yacht Hau Korahi up the coast of Australia since we reached Queensland, having met them last year anchored behind Fraser Island. At Magnetic Island we finally found them and before we … Continue reading “Island hopping with friends”
- Coral Sea Neue Bilder New picturesby HeidiHallo ihr Lieben, es gibt ein neues Album Hello everybody, we have new pictures
- Another day. Another meeting.by NeillOnly a few days ago I was writing about the challenge of avoiding charter yachts and how we are heading north to get away from them. The Australian and US military are holding training exercises in Queensland at the moment. … Continue reading “Another day. Another meeting.”
Every blog post we have written is available in the archive.