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CRUISING Mark Chew CRUISING Mark Chew

True Amateurs Spirit

Almost exactly three months after we had left Sydney, on 22 April I stood on Georges Head to watch ANITRA V sail back through the Heads after a voyage of seven days from Kettering. It was an emotional moment to see my boat returning to Sydney.

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ADVENTURE Mark Chew ADVENTURE Mark Chew

Returning home as the days get shorter

So we continued with the big dog leg left, rain coming down, rolling gunwhale to gunwhale, making 7 knots. We ran watches during the night of one on two off, which just about worked, but you get a lot of practise getting in and out of you wet weather gear, PFD and sea boots!

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FILM Mark Chew FILM Mark Chew

The Last of the ‘Boat Folk’ Films from the AWBF : TREVASSA

Enjoying a very eventful delivery trip to Sydney in July 1971, when a rogue wave capsized the craft just south of Eden NSW, the crew narrowly avoiding disaster. In true testament to Jock's seaworthy designs, the boat righted again, mast and sails intact and crew in one piece save for a nicked nose from a flying kitchen knife.

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BOOK REVIEWS, ADVENTURE Sal Balharrie BOOK REVIEWS, ADVENTURE Sal Balharrie

The Shank Returns

THE SHANK RETURNS for anyone who wishes to turn the pages of adventure on the high seas, or plans to visit Tasmania's wild South West Coast for themselves to write adventures of their own. 
If however the latter is your preference, make sure you heed Ian's warning, "Are you ready for this?”

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FLOTSAM Mark Chew FLOTSAM Mark Chew

Even Number years at the AWBF

There is a varied and enriching selection of events on offer, that brings to live the wooden boat building and associated crafts of the Huon Valley and the Channel Region South of Hobart.

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