Ep. 8 - Wineglass Bay in our Com-Pac Eclipse Trailer Sailer

In October 2020 Elixir took Jo and Mat to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world; Wineglass Bay on Tasmania's East Coast.
We dedicate this Episode to Mat's Father.
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[@mikeu5380]

Wonderful cruise, and spectacular geology along the way. To your dear dad, please rest in peace and know that your son is so generous in making these trips available to us. Peace and fair winds, from Japan.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thank you. That is very kind. Made me a bit teary.

[@sabrinablair3474]

I had a great time. Thanks again for lunch and enjoy another video

[@philipgibbons9048]

Great video and wonderful adventure. I hope your father saw it.

[@rich7851]

best place you could have gone in that wind was the small bay north of brians corner behind the reef, perfect in there in a small boat

[@SailingKateLouise]

60 knts now that's fruity not salty, cheers Paul

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

👍🏾⚓️

[@scottastell9415]

Just to let you know I enjoy your videos. Particularly liked the intrepid SCAMP tour of Bruny Island. Scamps are awesome; love my Clare (scamp #407) which I sail on inland lakes eg Lake Burly Griffen and Googong Dam.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks mate. Appreciate the comment. Stay Salty 👍🏾⚓️

[@PeterHarman1]

I might sound like a fishing tragic - but love the old Daiwa GS9 reel on the back of the boat. My father had one and survived a lot of use for @45 years

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Yep, agree…excellent reels.

[@keithdrower9120]

Thats a magic place. I bet you loved every minute of it.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Indeed. Thanks for your comment.

[@sailingseriously2035]

October ‘20. Harsh lock down in Vic. 😕 Terrible time here…great time there. 👍🏻👍🏻 Great vid.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

thanks mate

[@petermorgan252]

Hi Mat, Great video and have been researching your Compac yatch. Like to hear your thoughts on the boat. Peter

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Thanks for your comment. Com-Pac build excellent boats. The finish is as good as anything. The mast-ender system works well. The Eclipse sails ok. She’s not fast, but stiff and relatively dry - a good family weekend cruiser. The open transom is my favourite feature. There’s not many 21’ boats I’d trade Elixir for. We love her.

[@petermorgan252]

@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx thanks for that info Mat. They certainly look well-designed and finished. Did you buy new/second hand? What would I need to budget for new/secondhand? Peter

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

There’s one other in Tassie and it’s about to go on the market. Send me your details and I’ll put you in touch.

[@petermorgan252]

Mmmh! My reply seems to vanish, maybe it won't send messages with mobile numbers!? How can I send my details to you re the boat coming up for sale?

[@ababba1144]

Hi thanks for sharing your adventures. I’m also interested in the compac 21. Are they relatively easy to single hand. What type of ballast and keel setup do they have. Thanks

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

You’re welcome. Are you in Australia? We are advertising our Eclipse for sale soon.

[@randy8643]

What's your tow vehicle? How's it pull the trailer sailer?

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Back then it was a Subaru Levorg. Terrible car. Not great at towing. Now we have a Nissan Navara…much better. 👍🏾⚓️

[@chrisstockman904]

Another great trip and video Mat. Your Dad would be very happy I'm sure with your current ventures. Just curious, was there an earlier version of this on a different channel? Seems very familiar.

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Hey Chris. Yes, I had a channel a few years ago but deleted everything when dad passed. Jo helped me get the 'mojo' back to try all this again. Glad you enjoy our videos. Stay salty, Mat

[@chrisstockman904]

Well, good on you Jo. I'm really glad you're back and doing a great job. Cheers.

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

Great trip, Elixir looks to be in immaculate condition, is it a 16 or 18? Sorry to hear about your dad, I am sure he is still watching your adventures. J

[@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx]

Hey Josh. Thanks for your comment. Elixir is a Com-Pac Eclipse: 21feet, US made. Designed by Bruce Bingham (Flicka 20 fame).