The crew arrives.

Pilgrim's Progress 8th Apr 2010

'll be joined  by 'big' brother Paul early next week and will be glad of the extra hands to finish off the bits and pieces.

Life on the marina and  around Pittwater has been pleasant but I am now keen to see some real miles under the keel. Departure date is now sometime after Anzac Day - it depends on weather and on last minute work but before that some workup sailing to get the teams well oiled!

Completion in sight

Pilgrim's progress 14th Mar 2010

The work is nearing an end with the electrics fully revamped and all the new electronic gear inplace. This has been a LOT of money but I remain confident that when needed, it will be money well spent. In truth, I do admit to sleepless night worrying about costs but I am hoping a full sail and a good breeze will see the 'pain' drift away.

The Work Continues

Pilgrims Progress - 18th Feb 2010
Preparation for this trip has and continues to involved a lot of work and $ before Pilgrim is to the standard we need.

Starting with a brand new Yanmar 3YH4E, what remains includes rigging, sails, electrics and all the pretty electronics that is almost an essential part of todays cruising technology. AIS for example will hopefully help me avoid Jessicas initial woes - time will tell.

I'd be untruthful if I were to say that I am enjoying this part of the plan but the hard work  now will pay off soon.

The Beginning

Pilgrims Progress - 29th Oct 2009

The ambition is a anti clockwise circumnavigation of Australia from Sydney in 2010.

Today, (01 Nov 2009) the concept moved an important step towards reality upon submission of my resignation and more importantly, the purchase of PILGRIM, a steel Van de Stadt of 36'. Young (2006), strong and built for blue water, she's perhaps not the prettiest vessel on the water but nor was Pharlap the best looking horse in the stable.