The Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The centre of the North Island is about as far away from the sea as you can get in New Zealand, however adventure still awaits those who also enjoy mountains as well as the sea! Source: The Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Sydney Boat Show
We have just had a wonderful weekend in Sydney at the Boat Show. It is the largest boat show in the Southern Hemisphere, and I must say I was impressed!
My first blog award!!
I am super excited to have been nominated for a Leibster Award by my cyber friends Ellen & Scott who write a blog The Cynical Sailor & His Salty Sidekick. As a relatively new blogger, I was super excited to win an award like this, especially to have been nominated by Ellen who writes a fabulous…
How to Make a Boat Fender Cover- Center Rope Style
Originally posted on Do-It-Yourself Advice Blog.:
Fenders are an important piece of equipment for your boat as they keep your boat’s hull from hitting the dock, or even other boats. Protect your fender from the elements and your boat’s hull from chafing with a soft cover for your fender. Fender covers are simple to DIY…
5 Tips to Improve Your Hand Sewing
Originally posted on Do-It-Yourself Advice Blog.:
Hand sewing might not be every sailor’s go-to sewing method, but from time to time it makes a lot of sense. For example, if you need to repair heavy or cumbersome items, it might not be worth trying to maneuver them to your sewing machine. Or, for high stress…
Astrolabe Sailing 