There were a number of reasons why I eagerly accepted an offer from Peter Style to join the cruise of Belage to Hobart. I have few opprtunities to sail with experienced sailors, I enjoy long sea passages and it was time to get some sailing experience on a "monomaran".
And after the first three days, I haven't been disappointed. We've arrived in Eden after two interesting and satisfying legs (Pittwater-Jervis Bay, Jervis Bay-Eden). My sailing experience is a little lacking compared to the others, but I'm enjoying it and learning plenty. The heeling makes moving around the deck a lot more hazardous than on a "proper boat", but makes you feel closer to the sea. And with mainly following seas sofar, I'm getting a chance to acclimatise.
While there are some differences, many things about cruising on Belage are the same as on Te Moana. I love the sea, its moods and its rythm. And the companionship of friends and creatures of the sea. Dolphins are always welcome companions and this trip is no different. Between Jervis Bay and Eden, we enjoyed the company of a pod of at least 30 dolphins, including "mothers and indulgent dolphin kids". It so hard to get a photo which represents the thrill and enjoyment of dolphins playing around a boat at full speed. This picture at least show a hint of what it's like to be surrounded by dolphins playing with a 55 foot sailing boat.
All in all, a healing experience indeed.
Toch wel een hele mooie foto Marius, het geeft de snelheid van zowel de boot als de dolfijnen aan. Ik heb sinds zaterdag ook weer een camera en zondag heel koud in de diergaarde gaan uitproberen. Heb je interesse, je weet mijn blog, in ieder geval Willem erop gezet en van een paar van mijn favorieten. Voor de 1e keer met een nieuwe camera, niet zo slecht.
Amuseer je en oefen alvast voor het geval wij eens een keer langskomen. Maar dat heeft wel te maken met de oude beesten die we nog hebben. Wie weet.