June 9:
Depart Brisbane, Australia
June – November:
Brisbane to Darwin, visiting Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef. Fine tuning Acrohc’s design; discovering her qualities. Navigating by sight and dead reckoning. Lots of groundings. Love the cruising life. Getting used to being alone.
December:
Complete overhaul and paint job in Darwin. Acquired sextant and 2 books on how to use it. Flew to Brisbane for last farewell with family. Celebrated Christmas in Darwin.
STAGE 1 - Brisbane - Darwin STAGE 2 - Darwin - Capetown STAGE 3 - Capetown - Tahiti STAGE 4 - Tahiti - Brisbane