Adventures

What a weekend! I do like to push myself to the limit, and this time I may have almost… almost… gone too far! I travelled to Canberra after work on Friday to take part in day one of the uni fleet racing regatta (freeeeezing!), only to leave late that night so that I could take part in the Peter Loft Marathon at BYRA on the Sunday! The Peter Loft Marathon is in memorium of Peter Loft…

Tonight’s show had a bit of a flash back theme after I was given a model boat today, that was originally built by my Grandpa, twenty years ago. This memento, combined with ANZAC Day this week, prompted a dedication of the show to remember those who have come before us, and how without them we may not be in the very privileged position we are today. On a lighter note, I am looking for a name for…

Happy Easter everybody! I had some amazing adventures, as I do every year, at the NSW Tasar State Championships but also catching up with so many who had stories of their own adventures on my radio show! I managed to get Darren “Twirler” Jones on the phone during the show, just before he heads off again to catch up on his second with Patrice at the IRC Nationals to Beau Geste. As well as…

A massive thanks to all the adventurers who joined me as guests or listeners for my first Adventures of a Sailor Girl show on Sunset Radio! Over 115 people were listening in at one stage; fantastic for the first show, and super motivating for the team especially after months of the planning and waiting! I feel incredibly lucky to be able to share so many stories from on and around the water from…

On the night or early morning of 21 January, some fellow adventurers (from the UK) and myself thought it might be a good idea to “explore” Rose Bay… Seemed like a great idea at the time… it was also cold… and raining (they felt quite at home!)! I was quite happy being clothed in an offshore jacket and my swimmers. But apparently that wasn’t good enough, and I…

On 16 January 2014, I happened to be walking over the Harbour Bridge after work… definitely the best way to take in the view… and we all know I do like a little bit of an adventure! It was one of those right place right time moments. And, I had my camera on me of course! The Bridge is one of my favourite views of the Harbour… so walking over it can sometimes be both good and…

Perhaps because I am crazy, or maybe I really am keen, I felt the need in December when I purchased my Spiral to sail from Woollahra, to Concord to race and back again. I left at 12.15pm, and arrived at 2pm for a 2.20pm race. I left concord shortly after 4pm and arrived back at Woollahra at 7.45pm. So… A big day… Perhaps because I am mental, I decided to do this again on 11 January…