"nick" wrote in message
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Hoges in WA wrote:
"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Hoges in WA" wrote in message
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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!

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"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)
Thanks Nick

Got a packet of ginger (crystallized) - love the stuff. The tabs I bought
are only for back up. Never needed them before on any type of trip but down
past Shark Bay ...?
Be in Freo around 10th September.