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Author: Dr Helen Tyzack
newtyzack@gmail.comMy blogsites
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- Mainland Discoveries Records of my explorations of landscapes on mainland Australia
- Touching the Tarkine Record of my exploration of Tasmania’s Tarkine wilderness
- Walking the Derwent The record of my walk from the mouth to the source of Tasmania’s Derwent River
Tag Archives: Windeward Bound
A trip to South West Tasmania-Spring flowers-8 of 26
While some walked to the top of Mt Beattie, with a few companions I strolled along the track to TV Hill, so named because Clyde Clayton ran his TV aerial from there. An excerpt from one of fellow passenger Rob’s … Continue reading
A trip to South West Tasmania–thought for the voyage-6 of 26
Crew member David alerted me to an idea, a fact, something obvious once you know it, but the sort of consideration which might never have passed your mind. ‘The wind is silent until it hits something’. You never hear the … Continue reading
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Tagged Tasmania, Windeward Bound
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A trip to South West Tasmania –thought for the day/voyage-6 of 26
Crew member David alerted me to an idea, a fact, something obvious once you know it, but the sort of consideration which might never have passed your mind. ‘The wind is silent until it hits something’. You never hear the … Continue reading
Posted in Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour, south west Tasmania, Tasmania, Windeward Bound
Tagged Windeward Bound
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A trip to South West Tasmania-ablutions-5 of 26
Since returning home, inevitably someone has asked me about toileting and showering situation while living on the Windeward Bound. So, for the curious, here is all the information you need – and perhaps more. To be used by the entire … Continue reading
Posted in Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour, south west Tasmania, Tasmania, Windeward Bound
Tagged ablutions, Windeward Bound
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A trip to South West Tasmania-into Port Davey and to Bathurst Harbour-4 of 26
While I slept well overnight, I did come to when the ship started travelling north; the feel of the waves was different from those across the southern coast of Tasmania. Having recognised the change I stayed put for a while, … Continue reading
Posted in Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour, south west Tasmania, Tasmania, Windeward Bound
Tagged Bathurst Channel, Bathurst Harbour, Big Caroline rock, Breaksea Islands, Celery Top Islands, East Pyramids, Mt Rugby, Mutton Bird Island, Port Davey, south passage, Southern Ocean, Sugarloaf Rock, Sugarmouse Island, Turnbull Head, Wendar Island, Windeward Bound
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Sailing the open seas from Hobart
Soon I will have the privilege of an exciting adventure travelling from Hobart to Port Davey and Bathurst Harbour and return, on a replica of a 19th century sailing ship the Windeward Bound I will traverse seas which, on occasion, … Continue reading
Posted in Port Davey/Bathurst Harbour, Tasmania
Tagged A History of Port Davey, Bathurst Harbour, Christobel Mattingley, Cox's Bight, D'Entrecasteaux Channel, Derwent Harbour, Janet Fenton, King of the Wilderness, Lady Nelson, Maatsukyer Island, Melaleuca, Port Davey, Recherche Bay, Tony Fenton, Win & Clyde, Windeward Bound
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