OUR ADVENTURE TRAILS....
We travelled to 22 countries and Lorelei travelled a distance of
more than 31 500nm (over 59 000km)
The distance around the equator is 21 600nm (or 40 075km)
The distance around the equator is 21 600nm (or 40 075km)
This is the route we took for our travels as we took at break from Lorelei & Sailing and traveled though 5 Countries at the end of 2015.
Outback Australia in 2016 while Lorelei was safely secured in a Darwin Marina.
We covered 8000km and 3 states spanning 3 blog posts.
Below is
a list of our Destinations, Times and links to the Episode of our blog for that
area.
2011
Episode 1: Brisbane to Cairns
Oct – Nov: The Start
of our journey and heading north on our “Shakedown Cruise” up the East Coast of
Australia.
Blog Link:
2011 Episode
2: Cairns to Port Douglas
Nov: An awesome time
with Paul’s dad George and family friend Keith onboard sailing from Cairns to
Port Douglas and exploring the Low Isles.
Blog Link:
2011
Episode 3: Port Douglas to Lizards Island and Back
Nov - Dec: George and
Keith onboard and exploring Port Douglas and The Ribbon Reefs
Blog Link:
2011/12
Episode 4: Port Douglas to Whitsundays
Dec - Jan: Sailing
South and spent quality time with lorelei’s original owners and builders Rolfe
and Kathy onboard their yacht Patriot
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 5: Whitsundays to The Keppel Islands
Jan-Feb: Time with
friends Rod & Mel and family on Heartbeat 2. Also Mick & Lucy in
Whitsundays. Great times in Percy Islands and Bunker Group.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 6: The Keppel Islands to Moreton Bay
Feb - Mar: Cape
Capricorn, Lady Musgrave, Fraser Island with Heartbeat 2 and Mark & Meg on
Grace. Moreton Bay with Danny & Carol on Sentinel.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 7: Moreton Bay and The Rivergate
Engine Refit
Mar - May: Time on
Moreton Bay with the Baddiley’s and The Rivergate Refit for Lorelei which
included a new main Engine in Lorelei.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 8: Brisbane to New Caledonia
May - June: The
Crossing from Brisbane to New Caledonia and Exploring Noumea and the Festival
De La Music.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 9: New Caledonia SW and Isle of Pines
June - July: Exploring
SW New Cal and Isle of Pines. Surfing, Diving, Spearfishing, MTB.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 10: New Caledonia West Coast
July - Aug: Exploring
New Cal’s West Coast. Time with John and Jenny Sharkface and Ben and Wendy Just Magic. Surf, Dive, Spearfishing, MTB.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 11: New Caledonia Top End and East Coast
July - Aug: New Cal’s
Top End and East Side. Great times with Ben & Wendy. Culture, Land treks,
Caves, stunning bays, freshwater swim holes.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 12: Loyalty Islands and Southern Vanuatu
Aug - Oct: Ben and
Wendy. Mare in Loyalty Islands. Aneityum & Mystery Island, Tanna &
Volcano, Erramango and onto Port Vila. Activities Galore.
Blog Link:
2012
Episode 13: Central & Northern Vanuatu
Oct - Nov: Exploring
the Northern Vanuatu Islands. Efate, Epi, Malekula & Espiritu, Santo.
Diving President Coolidge and USS Tucker Shipwrecks.
Blog Link:
2012/13
Episode 14: Kiribati
Nov – Jan : Crossing
the Equator, Exploring the Capital Betio, Tarawa. Abaing Atoll for New Year’s
Eve, Spearfishing, MTB, Culture and Kiting.
Blog Link:
2013 Episode 15: Marshall Islands
Jan - March :
Exploring Majuro the Capitol. Aussie Day. Anemonet. Maloelap and Wotje Atolls.
Lots of new friends. Diving and superb Kiting.
Our 2nd most visited blog
post with over 900 views.
Blog Link:
2013
Episode 16: Kosrae, Micronesia
March - April :
Exploring Kosrae. Fantastic new friends. Kayaking, Surfing, Waterfall Walks,
Diving, Spearing, etc…
Our 3nd most popular Blog Post with over 800 views
Blog Link:
2013
Episode 17: Solomon Islands Part 1
April - May :
Exploring Gizo and Surrounding areas. Kolombangarra Is. Sue and Rogan off Moea
Moea. Surfing, Spearing and Lots of Diving.
Blog Link:
2013
Episode 18: Solomon Islands Part 2
June - July : George
and Chez onboard then Rowan and Kirsty onboard. Explored Gizo, Kolombangarra,
Vona Vona Lagoon and Munda. Diving.
Blog Link:
2013
Episode 19: Solomon Islands Part 3
July - August : Munda,
Rendova, Nono Lagoon, Marovo Lagoon, Uepi Island. Kiting, Spearfishing, Surfing
and a load of fantastic diving.
Blog Link:
2013
Episode 20: Solomon Islands Part 4 and onto Micronesia
August - Oct : Marovo
Lagoon, Kula Gulf, Gizo. WW2 tours, caves, shark feeds, Toa Maru Shipwreck.
Amazing diving!! Nukumanu Atoll (PNG).
Blog Link:
2013
Episode 21: Kosrae, Micronesia
Oct – Nov: Exploring
Kosrae. Catching up with friends. SUP, Kayaking, Surfing, Lisa B’Day, Waterfall
Walks, Diving, Spearing, MTB. Sharkface.
Blog Link:
2013/14
Episode 22: Pohnpei, Micronesia
Nov - Feb: Exploring
Pohnpei and Ant Atoll. Amazing Surf. Christmas & New Year’s. Kayak & SUP. Nan Madol Ruins. Lots of
friends. Diving.
Blog Link:
2014
Episode 23: Outer Atolls and Yap
Feb - March: Sailing
through outer atolls to Yap. Losap and Woleai Atoll Stops.
Yap Day 2014 Celebrations.
Walks, Stone Money, eating out and many new friends. Amazing Diving with Manta Rays and Mandarin Fish. Surf & SUP.
By far our most visited blog post. Well over 1200 views and averaging over 35 a week!!
Yap Day 2014 Celebrations.
Walks, Stone Money, eating out and many new friends. Amazing Diving with Manta Rays and Mandarin Fish. Surf & SUP.
By far our most visited blog post. Well over 1200 views and averaging over 35 a week!!
Blog Link:
2014
Episode 24: Palau Part 1
April: Sailing to
Palau. Exploring Koror. Kayaking, Surfing & SUP. Amazing Diving on Wrecks,
Caves and Reef.
Blog Link:
2014
Episode 25: Palau Part 2
April: Having Loren
onboard. Exploring Southern Rock Islands. Kayaking, Snorkelling & SUP.
Jellyfish Lake, Diving German Channel & Blue Corner.
Blog Link:
2014
Episode 26: Palau Part 3
April - May: Exploring Southern Rock Islands and Diving areas such as Blue Corner,
German Channel and Ulong Channel. Land tours in Palau and Peleliu
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/05/episode-26-palau-part-3.html
German Channel and Ulong Channel. Land tours in Palau and Peleliu
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/05/episode-26-palau-part-3.html
2014 Episode 27: Palau Part 4
May-June: Exploring the Southern Rck Islands and Diving outer Ulong areas,
Siaes Tunnel and Corner, WW2 wrecks, etc.. all with cat Downtime.
Land based trips to the nations capital and northern islands. Wakeboarding.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/06/episode-27-palau-part-4.html
Siaes Tunnel and Corner, WW2 wrecks, etc.. all with cat Downtime.
Land based trips to the nations capital and northern islands. Wakeboarding.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/06/episode-27-palau-part-4.html
2014 Episode 28: The Philippines - Mindanao Part 1
July-August: The crossing from Palau to The Philippines. Exploring Samal Island and
Davao City, Lisa in NSW Australia and the start of an 8 week refit on Lorelei.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/07/episode-28-philippines-part-1.html
Davao City, Lisa in NSW Australia and the start of an 8 week refit on Lorelei.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/07/episode-28-philippines-part-1.html
2014 Episode 29: The Philippines - Mindanao Part 2
August - Sept: Lisa in QLD, Australia. Second Half ofLorelei Refit.
The Annual Kadayawan Festival in Davao City. MTB and exploring.
Blog Link:
2014 Episode 30: Davao, The Philippines to Sangihe, Northern Indonesia
Sept - Oct: Exploring the Mindanao Coastline, Fun times in the Southern
Philippine Islands, Exploring and diving in Sangihe - Northern Indonesia.
Philippine Islands, Exploring and diving in Sangihe - Northern Indonesia.
2014 Episode 31: Northern Indonesia - Sangihe to Bitung
Oct-Nov: Exploring the Islands from Sangihe to Bitung. Diving Wrecks,
Underwater Volcanos, Muck, Wide and Lava Flows - Amazing.
Climbed Volcanos and lots of exploring. Survived a big UW earthquake.
Blog Link:Underwater Volcanos, Muck, Wide and Lava Flows - Amazing.
Climbed Volcanos and lots of exploring. Survived a big UW earthquake.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/11/episode-31-northern-indonesia-sangihe.html
2014 Episode 32: Northern Indonesia - The Lembeh Straights
Nov-Dec: Exploring Bitung and the Lembeh Straights. Diving the worlds best
macro/muck diving and a lot of underwater macro photography.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2014/12/episode-32-indonesia-lembeh-straights.html
2015 Episode 33: Northern Indonesia - Halmahera to Northern Raja Ampat
Dec-Jan: Sailing Bitung to Halmahera. Exploring and surfing east and west Coast
and surrounding Islands. Christmas and New Years Eve Fireworks. Exploring
and diving Northern Raja Ampat.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/02/episode-33-northern-indonesia-halmahera.html
and diving Northern Raja Ampat.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/02/episode-33-northern-indonesia-halmahera.html
2015 Episode 34: West Papua - Central Raja Ampat
Feb: Exploring the area of Central Raja Ampat.
Exploring Sorong. Bird of Paradise and Pearl Farm Tours, Amazing Rock Islands,
Coral and Mangrove Passes and Amazing Diving.
Blog Link:Exploring Sorong. Bird of Paradise and Pearl Farm Tours, Amazing Rock Islands,
Coral and Mangrove Passes and Amazing Diving.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/03/episode-34-west-papua-central-raja-ampat.html
2015 Episode 35: West Papua - Southern Raja Ampat and Ambon
March: Exploring the area of Southern Raja Ampat and onto Ambon
Exploring Misool, Great Diving and Kayaking, Jellyfish lake and Bluewater Mangroves.
Sail to Ambon and surrounding Islands. Brilliant Muck Diving in Ambon.
April: Sail from Ambon to Timor Leste.
Exploring Dili the Capitol. Diving, Museums, Mountain Biking.
Sailing from Dili to Kupang Indonesia.
Blog Link:Sailing from Dili to Kupang Indonesia.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/05/episode-36-timor-leste.html
May: Clearing back into Indonesia
Exploring Kupang, Caves Monkeys and the cities attractions.
Freind Matt from Micronesia arrives. Sail to Rote. Surfing, Diving, Spearing,
Kiting and Motor Bike Tours.
Blog Link:Exploring Kupang, Caves Monkeys and the cities attractions.
Freind Matt from Micronesia arrives. Sail to Rote. Surfing, Diving, Spearing,
Kiting and Motor Bike Tours.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/05/episode-37-se-indonesia-kupang-to-rote.html
2015 Episode 38: SE Indonesia - Rote to Kupang
June: Surfing at Nembrala, Rote Island.
Exploring Rote Island and Surrounding Islands.
Diving, Spearfishing, Surfing and Motor Bike Tours.
Blog Link:Exploring Rote Island and Surrounding Islands.
Diving, Spearfishing, Surfing and Motor Bike Tours.
2015 Episode 39: Indonesia - Eastern Nusa Tenggara
July: Transiting Kupang to Alor
Diving Alor with Dive Alor on Charter and Muck Diving also.
Mountain Tribes Tour. Exploring Eastern Nusa Tenggara.
Blog Link:Diving Alor with Dive Alor on Charter and Muck Diving also.
Mountain Tribes Tour. Exploring Eastern Nusa Tenggara.
2015 Episode 40: Indonesia - Central Nusa Tenggara
August: Friend Nathan Evans Onboard.
Exploring the Komodo National Park, Komodo Dragons, Superb Diving, Hiking and Exploring. Onto South Sumbawa for Surfing breaks suk as Lakeys, Periscopes, etc.
Blog Link:Exploring the Komodo National Park, Komodo Dragons, Superb Diving, Hiking and Exploring. Onto South Sumbawa for Surfing breaks suk as Lakeys, Periscopes, etc.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/08/episode-40-central-nusa-tenggara.html
2015 Episode 41: Indonesia - Bali and Lombok Part 1
September: Transiting Lombok to Bali
Surfing Southern Lombok, Exploring Nusa Lembongan and Diving.
Exploring Bali with land tours to Ubud and Uluwatu. Sanur and Kite Festival
Blog Link:Surfing Southern Lombok, Exploring Nusa Lembongan and Diving.
Exploring Bali with land tours to Ubud and Uluwatu. Sanur and Kite Festival
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/09/episode-41-lombok-to-bali.html
2015 Episode 42: Indonesia - Bali and Lombok Part 2
October: Transiting Bali to the Gili Islands
Surfing Bali, Diving Nusa Lembongan, Bali Land Tours to Northern Bali.
Traveling to Amed and Gili Islands. Diving Gili Islands.
Blog Link:Surfing Bali, Diving Nusa Lembongan, Bali Land Tours to Northern Bali.
Traveling to Amed and Gili Islands. Diving Gili Islands.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/10/episode-42-bali-and-lombok-part-2.html
2015 Episode 43: Java and Thailand
November: Diving Tulamben and Leaving Bali
Exploring Suarabaya, Java and onto Thailand. Visit friends David and Maddie in Chaing Mai. Elephants, Temples, Rafting. Bike Tours, Food, Exploring....
Blog Link:Exploring Suarabaya, Java and onto Thailand. Visit friends David and Maddie in Chaing Mai. Elephants, Temples, Rafting. Bike Tours, Food, Exploring....
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com/2015/11/episode-43-java-and-thailand.html
2015 Episode 44: Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand
December: Exploring Singapore, Malaysia and QLD Australia
Theme Parks, Changi POW Museum, Night laser shows and festivals.
Fly to Queensland Australia to visit Paul's mum's property in Rural QLD.
Blog Link:Theme Parks, Changi POW Museum, Night laser shows and festivals.
Fly to Queensland Australia to visit Paul's mum's property in Rural QLD.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2015/12/episode-44-singapore-malaysia-and.html
December/January: Visiting family and friends in Sydney and on the
NSW Central Coast. Boat trips, Wildlife, Christmas and New Years Eve.
Returning to Lorelei in Bali and preparing for cruising in 2016
Blog Link:NSW Central Coast. Boat trips, Wildlife, Christmas and New Years Eve.
Returning to Lorelei in Bali and preparing for cruising in 2016
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.co.id/2016/01/episode-45-new-south-wales-and.html
2016 Episode 46: Bali to Sumba
January/February: Sailing from Bali to Lombok. Exploring the Gili Islands and Komodo National Park. Great walks and big Komodo Dragons. Onto Sumba.
Fantastic Surf at Miller Rights and then onto the main city of Waingapu.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.co.id/2016/02/episode-46-bali-to-sumba.html
2016 Episode 47: Sumba Indonesia to Darwin Australia
2016 Episode 47: Sumba Indonesia to Darwin Australia
February/March: Exploring Sumba. Sailing Sumba to Kupung.
Sailing Kupung to Darwin. Australia and Exploring Darwin.
Extensive refit on Lorelei.
Extensive refit on Lorelei.
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/03/episode-47-sumba-to-darwin.html
2016 Episode 50: The Road Trip Part 3 - Northern Territory
May/June: Exploring Outback Australia from Alice Springs to Darwin.
Lots of walks, isolated swimming holes, waterfalls and off road adventures.
Cover Nitmiluk and Kakadu National Parks.
2016 Episode 48: Darwin and The Road Trip Part 1 - NSW
March/April: Exploring Darwin and finishing Lorelei's refit.
Fly Darwin to Sydney and the start of our road trip exploring NSW.
Blog Link:
2016 Episode 49: The Road Trip Part 2 - SA to Southern NT
May: Road Trip from Silverton NSW, through South Australia and onto soutern Northern Territory. Extensive exploring of Outback Australia.
Lots of walks and 4WD.
Blog Link:
May/June: Exploring Outback Australia from Alice Springs to Darwin.
Lots of walks, isolated swimming holes, waterfalls and off road adventures.
Cover Nitmiluk and Kakadu National Parks.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/06/episode-50-road-trip-part-3-northern.html
2016 Episode 51: The Kimberley Part 1 - Darwin to Broome
June/July Exploring the Remote NW coast of Western Australia known as "The Kimberley".
Lots of sailing, exploring the areas rivers, creeks, bays, capes and inlets.
Fishing, walking, climbing, boat trips and stunning landscapes.
Blog Link:
2016 Episode 51: The Kimberley Part 1 - Darwin to Broome
June/July Exploring the Remote NW coast of Western Australia known as "The Kimberley".
Lots of sailing, exploring the areas rivers, creeks, bays, capes and inlets.
Fishing, walking, climbing, boat trips and stunning landscapes.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/07/episode-51-kimberley.html
2016 Episode 52: The Kimberley Part 2 - Broome back to Darwin
August/September Exploring the Remote NW coast of Western Australia known as "The Kimberley".
A Slower return trip sightseeing with extensive fishing and searching for Aboriginal Rock Art & Boab Trees to Photograph.
Blog Link:
2016 Episode 52: The Kimberley Part 2 - Broome back to Darwin
August/September Exploring the Remote NW coast of Western Australia known as "The Kimberley".
A Slower return trip sightseeing with extensive fishing and searching for Aboriginal Rock Art & Boab Trees to Photograph.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/09/episode-52-broome-to-darwin-kimberley.html
2016 Episode 53: Darwin to Gove
October. Exploring the Remote to End of the NT known as Arnhem Land.
Exploring Darwin, Fishing the Cobourg Peninsula and Exploring Gove/Nhulunbuy.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/episode-53-darwin-to-gove.html
2016 Episode 54: Gove to Lizard Island
November-December. Crossing the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Exploring Cape York and the Remote Tip of Australia.
Sailing south to Lizard Island. Exploring, Diving, Fishing and Kiteboarding.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/episode-54-gove-to-lizard-island.html
2017 Episode 55: Lizard Island to The Whitsunday Islands
December 2016 - January 2017. Scuba Diving the Ribbon Reefs.
Exploring Port Douglas, Cairns and The Whitsunday Islands.
Sailing south, Kayaking, SUP, Kayak Spearfishing, Hiking, Hiding from the Rain....
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/episode-55-lizard-island-to-whitsunday.html
2017 Episode 56: The Whitsunday Islands
February 2017
Exploring The Whitsunday Islands with Paul's parents George and Chez on board.
Snorkelling, Walks, SUP and 2 trips to the Great barrier Reef.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/episode-56-whitsundays.html
2017 Episode 57: The Whitsunday Islands to Mackay
March 2017
Exploring The Whitsunday Islands and racing to Mackay to shelter from Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/episode-57-whitsundays-to-mackay-and.html
2017 Episode 58: Mackay to The Keppel Islands
April/May 2017
Returning to The Whitsundays post Cyclone Debbie, transiting south and exploring the central QLD islands. Riding out terrible weather in Island Head Creek.
Finishing in The Keppel Islands.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/05/episode-58-mackay-to-keppel-islands.html
2017 Episode 59: The Keppel Islands to Hervey Bay
May/June 2017
Some great weather to explore The Keppel Islands.
Sail to Lady Musgrave Island on the Barrier Reef for some amazing diving, spearfishing and kite boarding.
Onto Hervey Bay for fishing, exploring Fraser Island and catching up with friends.
Blog Link:
https://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/episode-59-keppel-islands-to-hervey-bay.html
2017 Episode 60: Fraser Island and Rural QLD
June/July 2017
A month break from sailing as we have a family 4WD holiday on Fraser Island.
Exploring all the popular areas of the island by 4WD and some fishing.
Paul visiting his parents farm in Rural QLD.
Blog Link:
https://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/07/episode-60-fraser-island-and-rural-qld.html
2017 Episode 61: Hervey Bay and The Great Sandy Straights
July/August 2017
Hervey Bay - Whale Watching and Exploring Fraser Island's Platypus Bay coastline.
The Great Sandy Straights - Fishing for Whiting, Exploring Islands, Creeks and Fraser Island's Inner Coastline, Kiteboarding and catching up with friends with fantastic weather for the whole month!
Blog Link:
https://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/08/episode-61-hervey-bay-and-great-sandy.html
2017 Episode 62: Bunker Group and The Swains Reefs Part 1
September/October 2017
Visiting Lady Musgrave, Spearfishing and swimming with Whales.
Onto the remote Swains Reefs - Scuba Diving, Spearfishing, Kayak, SUP and exploring.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/episode-62-bunker-group-and-swains.html
2017 Episode 63: The Swains Reefs Part 2
October/November 2017
Exploring the central and northern Swains Reefs.
A lot of Scuba Diving, Spearfishing, Kayak, SUP and exploring sand cays.
A final wrap up of how we managed the Swains and Maps.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/episode-63-swains-reefs-part-2.html
2016 Episode 53: Darwin to Gove
October. Exploring the Remote to End of the NT known as Arnhem Land.
Exploring Darwin, Fishing the Cobourg Peninsula and Exploring Gove/Nhulunbuy.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/11/episode-53-darwin-to-gove.html
2016 Episode 54: Gove to Lizard Island
November-December. Crossing the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Exploring Cape York and the Remote Tip of Australia.
Sailing south to Lizard Island. Exploring, Diving, Fishing and Kiteboarding.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2016/12/episode-54-gove-to-lizard-island.html
2017 Episode 55: Lizard Island to The Whitsunday Islands
December 2016 - January 2017. Scuba Diving the Ribbon Reefs.
Exploring Port Douglas, Cairns and The Whitsunday Islands.
Sailing south, Kayaking, SUP, Kayak Spearfishing, Hiking, Hiding from the Rain....
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/episode-55-lizard-island-to-whitsunday.html
2017 Episode 56: The Whitsunday Islands
February 2017
Exploring The Whitsunday Islands with Paul's parents George and Chez on board.
Snorkelling, Walks, SUP and 2 trips to the Great barrier Reef.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/02/episode-56-whitsundays.html
2017 Episode 57: The Whitsunday Islands to Mackay
March 2017
Exploring The Whitsunday Islands and racing to Mackay to shelter from Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/episode-57-whitsundays-to-mackay-and.html
2017 Episode 58: Mackay to The Keppel Islands
April/May 2017
Returning to The Whitsundays post Cyclone Debbie, transiting south and exploring the central QLD islands. Riding out terrible weather in Island Head Creek.
Finishing in The Keppel Islands.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/05/episode-58-mackay-to-keppel-islands.html
2017 Episode 59: The Keppel Islands to Hervey Bay
May/June 2017
Some great weather to explore The Keppel Islands.
Sail to Lady Musgrave Island on the Barrier Reef for some amazing diving, spearfishing and kite boarding.
Onto Hervey Bay for fishing, exploring Fraser Island and catching up with friends.
Blog Link:
https://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/06/episode-59-keppel-islands-to-hervey-bay.html
2017 Episode 60: Fraser Island and Rural QLD
June/July 2017
A month break from sailing as we have a family 4WD holiday on Fraser Island.
Exploring all the popular areas of the island by 4WD and some fishing.
Paul visiting his parents farm in Rural QLD.
Blog Link:
https://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/07/episode-60-fraser-island-and-rural-qld.html
2017 Episode 61: Hervey Bay and The Great Sandy Straights
July/August 2017
Hervey Bay - Whale Watching and Exploring Fraser Island's Platypus Bay coastline.
The Great Sandy Straights - Fishing for Whiting, Exploring Islands, Creeks and Fraser Island's Inner Coastline, Kiteboarding and catching up with friends with fantastic weather for the whole month!
Blog Link:
https://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/08/episode-61-hervey-bay-and-great-sandy.html
2017 Episode 62: Bunker Group and The Swains Reefs Part 1
September/October 2017
Visiting Lady Musgrave, Spearfishing and swimming with Whales.
Onto the remote Swains Reefs - Scuba Diving, Spearfishing, Kayak, SUP and exploring.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/10/episode-62-bunker-group-and-swains.html
2017 Episode 63: The Swains Reefs Part 2
October/November 2017
Exploring the central and northern Swains Reefs.
A lot of Scuba Diving, Spearfishing, Kayak, SUP and exploring sand cays.
A final wrap up of how we managed the Swains and Maps.
Blog Link:
http://yachtlorelei.blogspot.com.au/2017/11/episode-63-swains-reefs-part-2.html