Category Archives: Brisbane

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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.

I have the privilege of sharing the wheelhouse on Kookaburra Queen with this remarkable man!

It always makes me sick in the guts to see a boat sinking. This one is across the canal from our home.

Marina takes Baly’s helm under JenJen’s watchful eye

She is modelled to be an authentic replica of the Mississippi paddle steamers of old, well before the advent of hydraulics. Old paddle steamers had chains from the helm to the steering quadrant above the rudder. This arrangement had so … Continue reading →

The “office” on the new Brisbane River Kittycat Cityhopper ferries.