Thanks Mat and Jo, a great record of your exploration of a fantastic cruising area. You lucky Tasmanians! Looking forward to the next exciting instalment!
The last time I went up the Gordon was in about 1976. Reg Morrison took me down there one night onboard the J Lee M. We took a small group of people down there to try and extinguish a peat fire. I enjoyed your video. It’s time I did it again. This time in Sarah Ann.
Some years ago I took part in a hydrographic survey of the entire harbour and river mouth, followed by a recreational trip up the Gordon afterwards. That was in a 21-ft power boat. It's a beautiful place.
Nice production, thanks for posting. After your long drive from Hobart, a couple of other closer options for southerly protection in the harbour prior to Farm Cove and it’s tricky entrance, is Swan Basin and Double Cove. Perhaps a future video on Lake Pedder or the Pieman River, you’ve got the right boat and equipment, and both very interesting places.
Thanks mate. Actually our destination was going to be Dbl Cove but the wind was too on the nose so we headed towards FC instead. Lake Pedder: sailing up there next weekend in fact. Pieman: kayaked up there not long ago...not sure I'd take Elixir there...maybe something smaller...stay tuned!
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx remember to fit a back line to your anchor, so you can retrieve it. So many trees below the surface on Pedder, but a huge and impressive waterway. Looking forward to the video!
Greetings from NZ. Tasmania looks so attractive and peaceful. The facilities such as jetties and walkways look to be well made to last, I am so impressed with this adventure which you have captured so well on video.
Great video! What an enchanting beautiful place. I live in Michigan and sail mostly in the Great Lakes. I have a 2008 Eclipse. Your video really inspires me. I do so much day sailing. Need to take the boat to some destinations. I think the Eclipse is such a nice boat. I wish there were more videos like yours.
Very nice video haven't even finished it and I wanted to comment. I have one! Key Largo FL. It's trailerable sailboat I always wanted. Went out last week it was great. Yours is very nice. I'm thinking about doing the great loop here with it.
Lovely video! I have a small boat in the north and would love to spend a week or two on the river. Macquarie harbour scares me a bit, but if I tackled that in the early morning it might be safe enough. Well done and safe boating.
Hello from Oregon. Those are some pretty forests you have there. Is it leechy? It looks leechy. Btw - what you call toad in the hole, we call one eyed sailors!
Discovered your channel last night, really great vids. I live in NW tas and spend a lot of time boating, fishing and diving. Currently own a 4.9m tinnie. I feel like a natural and achievable segway could well be a trailer sailer. The Compac Eclipse is a lovely layout and seems very capable. Did you have it built or were you lucky enough to find it on the market 2nd hand ? My dad used to take me fishing every year up the Gordon, one of my favourite places
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sxThat's unfortunate for you guys, I hope something exciting will take its place, mind you your Sea dog is a total weapon, the Bruny trip was inspiring. Let me know when it's up for sale, I'd love to know more details. Thanks for the inspiration, your story telling is on point
Hey Wes. They sail very similar actually. The Eclipse was a lovely boat, but too big and heavy for us...hence the downsize. Also, the CP16 cost us 1/4 the price and the Eclipse certainly wasn't 4 times better!
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx that’s some good perspective on them for sure. Thank you. The price is what prevented me from getting an eclipse but they sure do look like great boats to sail. Enjoy your 16. They are great. I look forward to seeing more videos of it!
I don't think the judges noticed...Acoustic Guitarist of the Year award by Guitar World and Guitar Player magazine, having previously won the Furch and Magic Guitars international guitar competitions...
Loved it Matt can't wait for part 2 , cheers Paul
Thanks Paul! Stay Salty. 👍🏾⚓️
great shots guys. looks like an awsome trip.thanks for sharing.
Very Nice. Well Done 👏 Cheers 🍻
What a beautifully captured trip! I could feel the peace and tranquility through the screen. ❤
From southern California, United States. What a wonderful adventure to share. Thank you.
Thanks Mat and Jo, a great record of your exploration of a fantastic cruising area. You lucky Tasmanians! Looking forward to the next exciting instalment!
Jo is the best sailing partner ever!
indeed!
The last time I went up the Gordon was in about 1976. Reg Morrison took me down there one night onboard the J Lee M. We took a small group of people down there to try and extinguish a peat fire. I enjoyed your video. It’s time I did it again. This time in Sarah Ann.
Sweet boat. Great cruise...waiting for part 2..🙂
Beautiful video ❤ what an amazing place, you two are true adventurers!
Some years ago I took part in a hydrographic survey of the entire harbour and river mouth, followed by a recreational trip up the Gordon afterwards. That was in a 21-ft power boat. It's a beautiful place.
Great adventure Mat and well captured. Looking forward to more episodes.
Beautiful trip in an awesome boat!!
Spectacular. Thank you
Nice production, thanks for posting. After your long drive from Hobart, a couple of other closer options for southerly protection in the harbour prior to Farm Cove and it’s tricky entrance, is Swan Basin and Double Cove. Perhaps a future video on Lake Pedder or the Pieman River, you’ve got the right boat and equipment, and both very interesting places.
Thanks mate. Actually our destination was going to be Dbl Cove but the wind was too on the nose so we headed towards FC instead. Lake Pedder: sailing up there next weekend in fact. Pieman: kayaked up there not long ago...not sure I'd take Elixir there...maybe something smaller...stay tuned!
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx remember to fit a back line to your anchor, so you can retrieve it. So many trees below the surface on Pedder, but a huge and impressive waterway.
Looking forward to the video!
Greetings from NZ. Tasmania looks so attractive and peaceful. The facilities such as jetties and walkways look to be well made to last, I am so impressed with this adventure which you have captured so well on video.
Great video! What an enchanting beautiful place. I live in Michigan and sail mostly in the Great Lakes. I have a 2008 Eclipse. Your video really inspires me. I do so much day sailing. Need to take the boat to some destinations. I think the Eclipse is such a nice boat. I wish there were more videos like yours.
stay tuned! More coming...
Very nice video haven't even finished it and I wanted to comment. I have one! Key Largo FL. It's trailerable sailboat I always wanted. Went out last week it was great. Yours is very nice. I'm thinking about doing the great loop here with it.
Lovely video! I have a small boat in the north and would love to spend a week or two on the river. Macquarie harbour scares me a bit, but if I tackled that in the early morning it might be safe enough. Well done and safe boating.
The road from Hobart to Strachan is what I'd call a "marching road". In that it goes "left right lefft right left right".
Hello from Oregon. Those are some pretty forests you have there. Is it leechy? It looks leechy. Btw - what you call toad in the hole, we call one eyed sailors!
Yep! Very leechy.
Discovered your channel last night, really great vids. I live in NW tas and spend a lot of time boating, fishing and diving. Currently own a 4.9m tinnie. I feel like a natural and achievable segway could well be a trailer sailer. The Compac Eclipse is a lovely layout and seems very capable. Did you have it built or were you lucky enough to find it on the market 2nd hand ? My dad used to take me fishing every year up the Gordon, one of my favourite places
Thanks mate. We purchased her 2nd hand about 5 years ago. Lovely and capable boat and regrettably will be advised for sale soon.
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sxThat's unfortunate for you guys, I hope something exciting will take its place, mind you your Sea dog is a total weapon, the Bruny trip was inspiring. Let me know when it's up for sale, I'd love to know more details. Thanks for the inspiration, your story telling is on point
Join Dinghy cruising Tasmania Facebook page and contact me via messenger: Mat Conboy. Elixir will be advertised soon.
I’ve always wanted an Eclipse. How do you like your new 16 compare Eclipse? I always thought the Eclipse was supposed to top notch.
Hey Wes. They sail very similar actually. The Eclipse was a lovely boat, but too big and heavy for us...hence the downsize. Also, the CP16 cost us 1/4 the price and the Eclipse certainly wasn't 4 times better!
@@SmallCraftTasmania-ms4sx that’s some good perspective on them for sure. Thank you. The price is what prevented me from getting an eclipse but they sure do look like great boats to sail. Enjoy your 16. They are great. I look forward to seeing more videos of it!
whats the 2x4 attached to the bow pulpit for?
it's a fender board
Where can I get the river map and guide document from?
If you google Trevor Norton in Strahan you will come across his contact details.
Guitarist……please take your fingers clear of the frets when changing chords. The squeaking spoils the melody..
I don't think the judges noticed...Acoustic Guitarist of the Year award by Guitar World and Guitar Player magazine, having previously won the Furch and Magic Guitars international guitar competitions...