Category Archives: Informational

Money is in the bank.  Last Australian bill paid.  Insurance cancelled.  Currency contract booked so our funds can sit in Australia for 3 months. Time to breath a sigh of relief?  Too bloody right it is. Although we believed the … Continue reading →

I’m often very surprised to see how many people continue to read my blog. The original intention of this blog was to record our sailing travels for ourselves, our family and friends. I have since learned that many others have … Continue reading →

The waiting is over. We finally got the result. It is lymphoma. What we had expected and been prepared for by the doctors, but still… it was hard to take in. Our doctors have advised us to stay here in … Continue reading →

We lived on a hybrid boat for over three years and have converted to diesel. We have since sailed to Fiji from New Zealand and have built enough experience to share our perspective on the two systems. Motoring Nothing was … Continue reading →

Great news. Younger son Sam has made the decision to join us aboard Dignity from New Zealand to Australia next year. We are delighted. We had such great times with each of John and Ben when they spent time with … Continue reading →