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Baly is now on her way to Sydney having passed the problematic border and was abeam Cape Byron at 1800hrs tonight. Here I am saying goodbye at Runaway Bay where we took her to save the delivery some time and to comply with the Plan F Freight and Logistics dispensation allowing her crew to cross the border into Queensland.

We now have published the kindle, paperback and Dutch version of Lucinda the ferry goes on holidays. All royalties go to the Mater Little Miracles Foundation. Basic learning for children up to 10 years to convey simple concepts of continents and where genres of music originate from. Using a fun story of a retired ferry taken by her benevolent captain on a holiday visiting the places that created the styles of music we know and love.https://www.amazon.com.au/s?k=Derrick+baan&ref=nb_sb_noss

Sadly after 16 wonderful years our beautiful Seawind catamaran Balakera has been sold to new owners in Sydney. It was a tough decision to make. Here she is returning to her home pontoon after completing her circumnavigation of Australia.

Several million dollars worth of shipping parked next door. Two Fleming motor yachts.