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Darwin to Cocos

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August 19th 2013
Departed Dwn 29thJuly with very light winds. Had to motor for most of the day and night. We knew this was going to be the case, and know there is more wind the further we get out there. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Quickly got into the watch system and routines, boat and crew faring well. 30th July Well today we had a bit of wind, not much, but enough to sail. We ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Northern Territory

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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