Episode29 Western Port to Deal Island

[@peterkelly250]

It would be good memories for the grandkids, Dude.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep. We had lots of fun and a great experience for the little dudes.

[@GeneralSpades]

great vid guys i really enjoyed it.i bet ross withers would be the life at every party

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Glad you enjoyed it dude. Hmmm.

[@richardmason902]

Thanks Norm . Lots of great information end referencing for me

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No Probs Dude. It's a great part of the would.

[@sailorpete136]

Great episode, that is the best and safest passage, especially with family and children aboard.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Peter. Was great to have them aboard.

[@grahamjones504]

Great episode Norm, nice to see the family on board.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude.

[@COLINJELY]

In December I was on Queen Elizabeth, we went from Melbourne to Burnie, then from Burnie up to Sydney. Bass Strait was quite mild sailing

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

In luxury too I expect. Glad it was calm for your trip.

[@sprendergast351]

Hi Norm, nice video. While at the wooden boats go and say hi to Goondooloo the 63ft wooden ex Sydney pilot boat. Tell my mate I wish I was there. All the best Steve.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No probs Steve. I'll try and give them a yell.

[@yumibeauty1404]

Good video. Thank you

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@michaelraine6879]

Hi Norm, always plenty of current out of San Remo mate. Nice neck of the woods down around The Prom and all the islands, thanks for sharing your trip. Cheers Michael.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude. It flows alright.

[@SpatialGuy77]

Of course you should. Why would you even consider depriving them of such an adventure. They will re-live Grandpa's trip, and YOU, every Boxing Day- forever! All aboard kids 🎉❤

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep. It was great dude.

[@sailingwiththeerros9139]

Great episode Norm. Lovely to see your grandkids catching the sailing bug. I believe my dad was a light house keeper on Deal many, many moons ago.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

A great spot.

[@MrNicholsonmike]

Great stuff Norm 👍I reckon you would love Starlink RV - provides fantastic internet coverage across the entire voyage. I've done the trip to AWBF a couple of times in small boats. It will be a very memorable trip for your family - particularly the young ones. There were so many places where there was no internet reception when I did it. Starlink RV is a real game changer. There was a special half price deal for Aust - not sure whether its still going but might be worth checking out. Enjoy the AWBF. Look forward to watching more episodes. Cheers, Mike

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah Dude. Looking closely at Starlink. Looks pretty good.

[@MitchMiller123]

Fabulous episode! I’ve bushwalked to Refuge many times over the years, was great to see it from a boats perspective, and we would have called that “typical prom weather”! Nice to see the family on board, what a memorable adventure it would have been for you all. So lucky to have a true sea dog in the family to take them along.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah dude. It was great having them along for the trip. A great spot.

[@Saltyncountrylivin]

Great family norm , great video ..

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dudes.

[@paulfarrimond1951]

you guys doin a great job,iam planning on doin a run across in a 18 ft trailer sailer to see me grandkids,

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Sounds like a plan dude.

[@leisawood9604]

Hi norm and wombi 😊 so lovely to see your beautiful family on board. Shame the weather wasn’t good for a day but being altogether would have been very memorable. Safe sailing dude and dudette 😂❤

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Leisa, We had a great time.

[@frodosadventures8757]

G'day Norm, great video. I just started watching tour channel. I'm just wondering, did you build Peggy Anne?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah Dude, Bought the hulls and built the rest.

[@scimi7994]

First world issues Norm, finding data 😅

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah Dude. I can remember cruising years ago. We'd get somewhere and have to find a phone box to ring the relies. There's been a bit of tech change.

[@apprentice_pleb]

Why do people still take animals on boats and also why do people not wear life vests on small craft. Hit a ship container or a whale and you will all drown in minutes, 100%

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

People take animals on boats because they love them Ross. And wouldn't class Peggy- Anne as a small boat and have never seen one of those containers in 40 years at sea. Thanks for the comment dude.

[@pauls8456]

Life vests are pretty useless unless you can swim to shore or be picked up before you get too cold - that’s why they use lifelines and harnesses…..