Hoges in WA wrote:
"Capt. JG" wrote in message
...
"Hoges in WA" wrote in message
...
I'm off on Sunday to Darwin in the Northern Territory to join a Beneteau
41 and come back down the West Australian coast to my home of Bunbury.

This is the biggest trip I've ever done - should be about 4 weeks in all.
I've only done races, overnighters and two three-dayers before and all of
these were snug up in a marina at night. The skipper-on-delivery is a
Master Class 4 so he's commercially qualified and from all reports a top
bloke. There are a father and son combination and also the owner's son
will be joining in Darwin with me - I already know him and he's a fine
young chap. So, 5 in all for the first bit.

The easy bit is the top bit around WA's Kimberley region. We then lose
one or two crew in Exmouth (where the US naval base used to be) as they
get off to rejoin the workforce.

I think its going to get hard from about Shark Bay down, as we run into
the prevailing south-west fronts.

I've got pretty much everything organised - rods, reels, lures, earplugs
etc. Will be taking my normal prescription glasses for night time (I use
photochromatic in the day) and got my list of everything I think I'll
need all jammed into one bag.

I think I get something like 2800 miles signed off in my log book by the
time I return. Not sure of that yet.

Would appreciate any appropriate tips on a voyage of this nature.

Hoges in WA


As Peter said... also, I bring a bunch of snackbars and put them in
pockets. They're good for quick energy when you don't want to go below.
Also, be sure to stay hydrated, especially if you get seasick. I know it
might sound strange, but I also bring my electric cordless razor... makes
me feel good when I shave. :-) Sounds like a great trip! Take pictures!

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com


I was planning on NOT shaving and scaring the beejeesus out of my wife when
I came back!
Actually, I've never had a beard in my life except for about a week's growth
when I was young so I was going to see if I could do it. Will take a razor
in case it gets unbearable.
Will remember the hydration factor.



Hi Hoges,

Try taking ginger in some form as a natural alternative to seasickness
medication. Saw a great episode of Myth Busters where they tested all
kinds of natural sea sickness cures. Ginger won hands down. (most
medications for seasickness cause drowsiness which can be a problem in
itself.

Don't know if Ginger Nut cookies have enough ginger in them to be any
use but we keep plenty on our boat as they make a good snack too.

At this time of year you get a lot of Westerlies and Nor-Westers down
the coast so hopefully you won't be battering your way south the whole
time. Good luck.

Cheers,

Nick. (in Freo)