EASTERN HORIZON

Wandering by kayak

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Last paddle of Spring.

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This morning our aim was to head out to sea to lure a dozen Kingfish into our tuckerbox. . A mountain range of clouds loomed over the easte...

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Our new V-sails performed very well - allowing us to set and run lures while the kayaks made easy distance. Some kayaking-puritans furrow t...
Sunday, November 23, 2008

Cool change

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Under sail in cool conditions on the harbour. 15 seconds after this calm photo was taken a 30 knot wall of cold air poured in from the WSW....
Sunday, November 16, 2008

King Tony

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Having returned from Broughton Island with a Kingie under his belt, Tony finds that he is still in the groove. Below is the sweet Kingie tha...
Sunday, November 9, 2008

Expedition Broughton Island

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We are back from our adventure to Broughton Island. See our trip report here: http://expedition-broughton-island.blogspot.com/
Sunday, November 2, 2008

Pittwater to Sydney Harbour (solo).

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~ Tony's comments on his solo paddle today ... ~ Setting up at Pittwater. Being the maiden voyage with a sail there was anticipation of...

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One last corner before the downwind leg and the sail can be hoisted. Ah, the "Pacific Action" 1.5m sail is flipped into position...

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After sighting a whale and hundreds of Shearwaters, the sail and skeg positions were adjusted to head a few miles further offshore. Wind st...

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Cruising .. ... near South Head. Waving to the welcoming party. Almost home. Drifting into Camp Cove.

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Still water. To think that skinny boat can take you so far. Approx 4 hours and, thanks to the sail, plenty of energy left. Can’t wait to g...

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Above: The overall GPS record of Tony's solo adventure (yellow line with dots). Distance travelled = 37 kilometres. Above: Start locati...
Sunday, October 26, 2008

Night fishing.

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. Paddling into a summery nor-easter at twilight. Aaaaah, this is the life. Settling in with a couple of beers in the lee of Chowder Bay...

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Tony (wearing a white head lamp) trolling his lure in front of a 200,000 tonne container ship as the night descends. A close-up view of Tony...
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