Cape Cleveland

April 6th 2006
Summary: I've been struggling (not that much) against north, north-easterlies as I'm crossing largish bays to Townsville (where are the south-east trade winds that are suppose to blow day and night in this area this time of year?). Day 61 Abbot Point There's a large pier here where they load coal. I don't think one is supposed to land here, but, the place look deserted, and the beach looked go ... read more

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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Andy Mitchell

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2006 Trip: Feb 2 => May 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gone yakabout. Where: Australia Mode of Transport: Paddling (seakayak) from Sydney, heading north. Destination: To as far as I get. If the wind, waves, nasties(sharks, stingers, crocs, etc.), sun, dumb mistakes, boredome, visa expiration date, or some other unforeseen calamity doesn't clobber me, I may just go around. Postings should start Jan or Feb '06. Postings will probably be sparse (many paddling days between cities with internet cafes). I welcome any/all comments, suggestions (re... full info

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