Archive for November, 2007

Cairns Haul Out Day

Friday, November 30th, 2007

Today was the big day. We were having Kosmos hauled out of the water so her bottom could be painted. We were somewhat nervous since we had just read an article in Passagemaker magazine about another Nordhavn that had been dropped during haul out and completely destroyed.

The Norship boatyard is located just two miles up the river. The marina is right where the river meets the ocean. On the right hand side as you go up the river is an industrial area. There is a cruise ship terminal, a small navy base, and several boatyards. On the left side of the river is an endless expanse of mangrove trees with moorings lining the banks. There is a boat on almost every mooring all the way up to the yard.

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We found the correct yard and pulled into the only slip. A couple (more…)

Chores, Maintenance, and Stocking Up in Cairns

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

The Tropical Forest Dome

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Walking Around Cairns

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

Diving the Barrier Reef and Eating Bugs

Monday, November 26th, 2007