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JB to Hobart Day 76 to 78 (Dec 13-15, 2013) Departing at 1610 from Jervis Bay after some running repairs on the gear shift system, we were off to Tasmania!  Immediately, we were greeted by common dolphins and even saw three of the Clipper Boats, sailing yachts in a round the world race sailing north […]

Jervis Bay Joy Day 54 to 75 (Nov 21-Dec 12, 2013) The crew of Whale Song was very happy to be alongside at HMAS Creswell in the calm water of Jervis Bay.  The heritage-listed buildings and cottages of the pretty naval academy grace the bay nestled between Norfolk Pines and hundreds of resting Grey kangaroos.  […]

Offshore Reefs Day 41 to 53 (Nov 08-Nov 20, 2013) From significant Cape York we began heading south-east down Cape York Peninsula.  Anything beyond here has southing in the heading!  This is wild country, volcanic-looking with naturally occurring tropical palm trees.  My idea of bliss!  I can imagine a tropical bird from the north heading […]

Top End Trip! Day 29 to 40 Scott Reef to Cape York Leaving Scott Reef on the night of Day 28 with a spectacular tangerine sunset, I stayed on the fly-bridge well after dusk to bid the reef my fond farewell and to remember deeply the sights of this beautiful place until we next visit.  […]

Days 25 to 28 Day 25 Blue Whale Calling! (Written on Oct 22, 2013) “Knock, knock”, soft taps at our door are Maria telling us she has heard a blue whale calling!  We mounted a listening effort through the previous night, Inday listening from 9-12, Carrie 12-3 and Maria 3-6 and finally just near 6 […]

Days 20 to 24 Day 20 Scott Reef Survey (Written on Oct 17, 2013) While coming into the channel between North Reef and South Reef at Scott Reef last night, the moonlight illuminated the water in beautiful, gray tones.   We listened with a sonobuoy and from the Portuguese bridge deck, I desperately looked and […]

Days 15 to 19 Day 15 Long Island to Onslow Soundings (Written on Oct 12, 2013) Another gorgeous day dawned while Whale Song swung gently at anchor on the SE side of Serrurier or Long Island.  Today is all about comparing tools and techniques employed for determining turbidity.  We used a traditional instrument (a CTD […]

Days 6 to 14 Day 6 Starry, Starry Sea… (Written on Oct 03, 2013) After dinner at 1920 we raised the anchor and slipped smoothly from our lovely anchorage in Turtle Bay.   With a little zag to the NE, then a turn to the N, we set our evenings’ course.  On deck, while Inday spoke […]

Day 1 to 5 Day 1 Grand Final Day and Whale Songs’ Freo departure (Written on Sep 28, 2013) Under a cloudy but golden lit sky, the silhouette profile of lighthouses, hills and pine trees on Rottnest fades on our portside.  Between cloud patches the sunlight illuminates the sea as a wonderful mid-green seaway speckled […]