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PostPosted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 8:11 pm 
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Video from ferry passing Cockatoo Island-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45MyJwOhFvw&feature=player_profilepage

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:32 pm 
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rokraider wrote:
Cobblers Beach is located on the northern side of Middle Head. It is a great place for snorkelling around the rocks. :lol: :lol:

The image this place conjures up is Priceless!! You should definitely head there...

Rokraider, I'm dusting off my snorkel, even as we speak.

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:06 am 
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Make sure you put plenty of suncream on your Butt if you're doing it naked! :lol:

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:11 pm 
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rokraider wrote:
......if you're doing it naked! :lol:


Ahhh, another reason for the iComfort seat......

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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:15 pm 
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rokraider wrote:
if you're doing it naked!
And we don't need any picture this time! :oops: :shock: :lol:


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PostPosted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:32 pm 
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Don't worry guys, I've decided to spare the world the sight of my magnificent body.

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PostPosted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 11:21 pm 
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So seriously, when are we going ? Today would have been perfect with a nice westerly giving us, not only rapid sailing conditions but as an added bonus, a golden glow to our photos. We should be into break'n records like we have in the past. ' The largest contingency of AI's in the Hawkesberry' or 'The slowest trip by a contingency of AI's from Marks Point to Pulbah Island'. This could have been 'The filthiest contingency of AI's to sail in Middle Harbour since the 1940's.'

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 12:24 am 
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Are you going to be affected by the dust storm?

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Yeah, that's what I was talk'n about. Incredible day today on the East Coast. Earthquake in Melbourne, Duststorm in Sydney / Newcastle and Fires in Brisbane. The duststorm was so bad, Broken Hill is now only a 2 hour drive away.

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 4:42 am 
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Is cockatoo island a nudist resort as well? Appropriate name if it is... :lol:

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 7:42 am 
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Well I've seen a cockatoo there.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:07 pm 
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Thanks for that video of Cockatoo Island CGM! 8)
It brought back a lot of memories. Back in 79/80 I worked as storeman in the submarine parts warehouse providing the "O" class subs being refitted with parts. Back then it was a hive of activity.
I'd be very interested in a trip on the Harbour where we could stop on Cockatoo. During the week if possible! :)


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Thanks for that video of Cockatoo Island CGM! 8)
It brought back a lot of memories. Back in 79/80 I worked as storeman in the submarine parts warehouse providing the "O" class subs being refitted with parts. Back then it was a hive of activity.
I'd be very interested in a trip on the Harbour where we could stop on Cockatoo. During the week if possible! :)


How about something Wed or Thurs? The gale force winds look like they should subside by then. We could launch from Rodd Point. Should be heaps of parking there during the week, and only a short sail to the island.

Here's some more pics of "co-dock" I took a few years ago..

http://www.pixel-landscapes.com/gallery/v/Buildings_and_Architecture/Cockatoo+Island/

I actually went for a sail around Middle Harbour and up under the Spit Bridge on Thursday. Great weather although there was a good swell running out towards the heads. Tended to reflect back from the cliffs and hammered from both sides in places. For reference the Spit Bridge has a 6m clearance at high tide. Just have to pick the higher side with the mast up.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 8:23 pm 
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Very nice pics CGM! 8)
Sadly I can't do this coming week.
How about Mon or Tue the following week?


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PostPosted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 9:30 pm 
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stringy wrote:
Very nice pics CGM! 8)
Sadly I can't do this coming week.
How about Mon or Tue the following week?


Monday should be ok. Not sure about Tuesday. I'm supposed to be back at work but I have to go in this Monday and should be able to tack the Tuesday onto my leave. Will know more This Monday.

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