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Hi Ross
We will be cruising the Kimberley’s 2023, we brought our boat Solitude up from Hobart this year to Darwin. We have left the boat in the Cullen Bay Marina for the wet season and plan on returning April 2023.Solitude is a Ranger 65ft fly bridge cruiser. The boat is well fitted out for long term cruising. My wife Therese and I have been planning and looking forward to exploring the Kimberley’s for a number of years.
Since joining the Club a few years ago the information and advice we have had from you has been invaluable, and we are all ears to any information we can receive.
Talk soon
Steven & Therese Soul
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Hi Ross et al,
Foxy Kitty is planning to cruise the Kimberley in 2023, arriving from Perth in May or so. We’re currently in Brisbane and will be heading down to Sydney for New Years Eve, Melbourne for Australia Day, and Port Lincoln for race week. Early to mid March we hope to cross the Bight and enter WA. We’ll spend a few weeks in Fremantle, then slowly head up the coast. By the end of September we expect to be in Darwin and clearing out for Indonesia. Hopefully the weather will generally cooperate!
Foxy Kitty is an Outremer 55L sailing cat with four aboard: my wife Deb and I and our two cats Tom and Jerry. We’ve spent the past year and a half on the East coast and now we’re looking forward to seeing the South, West and North coasts.
Thanks for hosting this website and all the valuable content. Hope to catch up with you this coming year!
Cheers,
Tom and Deb
Foxy Kitty
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Hi Tom & Deb,
Looks like we will be sailing in the same direction at the same time next year. If you want any info on the WA west coast when you over here, get in touch.
Cheers
Frank & Marianne
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Hi Frank and Marianne,
We’ve just arrived in Albany and it looks like we’ve got a couple weeks of successive lows and westerlies, so arriving Freo in 3-4 weeks. I guess just a provisioning pit stop, then heading up the coast. Hopefully we’ll catch up with you!
Thanks to the FSC for their awesome WA cruising guide and KCCYC for the detailed Kimberley guides.
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Hi All
We are on a Tartan 4100 called Konjo. Cruised up from Queensland and are tied up in Darwin for the summer. We are working in Tassie until April then back to Darwin to sail south to Kimberlies. We will cross paths with most of you but will look for ‘Solitude’ as we have same plan. Cheers Anthea and Peter Savimaki -
Hi All
The Mrs and crew are also travelling into the Kimberley’s from Darwin in 2023. We sailed her up from Busselton WA this year, have left her in Cullen Bay Marina for the wet season….hope no cyclones…..and are eager to head back to the Kimberley’s for a few months then join the Darwin to Ambon rally in August.
See you out there.
Trish and Tony
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Hi all,
Starfish (a Lightwave 38 cat) will be leaving Townsville in April bound for Darwin & the Kimberley’s. Last year we left Mooloolaba & cruised to Lizard Is & back to T’ville. 2023 will be our biggest sailing adventure yet. Excited & daunted (big tides, crocs & isolation- I might sink the boat with all the spare parts I’m accumulating). Look forward to meeting everyone should we cross paths or to travel in company if heading the same direction . Rick & Kerry
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Hi Ross
Celebrity and crew are panning to cruise the Kimberly heading off in early May.
We set off from Adelaide in February and sailed via the east coast to Darwin
We are planning to cruise the Kimberly and then back to Darwin to sail the Darwin to Ambon in August 2023
We will see many of you along the way
Richard
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Hello All
“ Cobweb “ , a Jensen 37 Catamaran currently in Townsville Marina . Short , quick trip to Bundaberg , then leaving there early April Kimberley bound .
Be great to sail in company for some of the trip , or catch up in Darwin or the Kimberley’s themselves .
We sail with 3 doggies on board whom are very used to long sleepy periods onboard .
If anyone wants to buddy up , feel free to get in touch .Cant wait for the adventure to begin !!!
Brian & Trish
Buddy , Axel and Maxi
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On Whisper, a Bavaria 47cc, we intend to depart Fremantle Sailing Club in April, Broome in May, and by August either Darwin or return to Fremantle. The FSC Exmouth Rally (and Race) starts on May 6th, a little late for us and our August deadline, but sailing in company would be great for anyone interested in an April departure from Freo.
Kerryn and Marty.
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Happy New Year,
we are getting excited! Watching the weather and keeping an eye on our yacht in Darwin. Reading up and doing our lists. We are travelling with a dog and planning to follow all advice. I am currently looking at snakes instead of crocs for a bit. Any advice appreciated. Looking at purchasing perfect aluminium dingy to be happy. Advise away. Anthea and Peter
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Hi all
Rusty and Tibby Strickland here from Satori Two – Granger Catamaran. Our current plans are to leave Raja Ampat in Indonesia and sail down to Darwin about mid May to check back in to Australia. Our aim is to then explore the Kimberleys doing a return trip and being back in Darwin mid to late July 2023. Lovely to see there will be some other boats in the region.
Cheers – Tibby and Rusty
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Hi Richard,
Check with the operators of Hori Falls. I tried a few years back, and they stopped allowing one way trips on the seaplanes.
Other options
- Air Kimberley charter out of Broome to Cockatoo Island Resort. You will need to check that the resort will be open this year and that you can arrange a lift from the Cockatoo airstrip to the beach. This would be the best value and easiest to arrange.
- Getting a bit more pricy, but KAS helicopters out of Broome or Derby will drop you just about anywhere they can land a chopper in the west Kimberley.
- From about the Hunter River to most of the east Kimberley, try Kimberley Air Tours by float plane out of Kununurra. They often do crew transfers and will bring out supplies from Kununurra shops. We have used them several times. They get very busy in the dry season, so book well in advance.
- Chopper off the beach on Naturalist Island, near Hunter River mouth, to Mitchell Plateau airstrip (Mitchell Falls airstrip), then charter plane to Kununurra. HeliSpirit and Aviair.
- Paspayley Pearls will charter their Drummond float planes out of Darwin or Broome, but it will be expensive if its just for a few people.
Cheers,
Ross
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Hi All
I am still working on a crew change arrangement.
The latest is to sail is to change over in Cygnet Bay for a night or 2 .
The new crew will drive from Broome with supplies.
What is Cygnet Bay like as an Anchorage ?
Richard
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Hi Ross
We are long time residents of Cullen bay and with LunarGlow we have visited the King George and Berkeley rivers many times. We are planning two trips this year and keen to catch up with KK members. Our first trip will be in early to mid May. Any boats leaving around that time from Darwin? If there are any members coming to Cullen Bay to depart in May we would be keen to help out in their preparation. Then any catch up to discuss plans would be great.
Alan Langworthy just call on 0411154100-
Hi Allan
I fly back to Darwin 21st May, load Maia and depart Cullen Bay about 23-24th May for King George for a few nights. We then have to be in Broome for crew change for 4-5th June. Currently planning where to sail/stop etc on route to Broome. We are then off onto Perth. Will return to do the Kimberley in a few years.
Cheers Pete
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Hi Alan,
Looks like it will be busy around the east Kimberley in May. I know of at least 5 other Cullen Bay power boats heading over around then including Ros and I on R&R. All owned by experienced Kimberley sailors.
Might be an opportunity for an impromptu KCCYC Beach Party sometime in May. Many of the boats have Starlink internet on board, so keep an eye out for a post here if we decide to have a gathering somewhere.
Cheers
Ross
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Hi Alan
Celebrity and crew are planning to head to the Berkeley and King George rivers leaving around 1.5.23.
Celebrity currently in Cullen Bay
We will be up in Darwin from 20.4.23 getting organised and it would be great to catch up.
Richard
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Hi Ross
yes I was talking with the the power boat guys about the May trips. It looks like a lot will travel down the east coast of the gulf to the Perrons then across to the Berkeley and onward. A catch up would be good when you are up. We plan a couple of weeks trip. Even thinking of the Lynn river as well. See you soon.
I am happy to help any KKYC members should they need a local CB presence.
alan
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Hi Ross, Hi all.
We are leaving Dampier in WA and heading out to Rowley Shoals then up through the Kimberley to return to Darwin in a few months.
Departing on the 6th May, into Broome around the 20th then a few weeks exploring the wonderful Kimberley coast. Always happy to meet other adventurers for a shat or cruise together for part of the trip.
Out 18m vessel Salty Dogz is a live aboard motor vessel with sails, Also looking for people who may wish to adventure with us for segments of the trip.
Cheers and hope to see you guys on the way, Susy and Robin.
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Looks like there will be quite a few boats around the East Kimberley coast in May. This may be a good excuse for an impromptu KCCYC beach party around mid May.
Someone has already suggested the sand spit at the entrance to the King George River as a likely venue for a BarBQ.
If you have internet on board, I’ll send out an email and post it on the News and Events Page if we get enough interest from boats in the area. Or keep you ear on the scuttlebutt from other boats, as no doubt the word will get around.
Cheers Ross
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Well, we’re very slowly making our way up the Western Australian coast – currently at Yardie Creek enjoying the Ningaloo Reef. We figure it will be another month before we’re past Broome, so unfortunately we’ll need to un-RSVP for the 4 July beach party.
Anyone still down this way heading towards the Kimberley?
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Hi everyone
Steve and myself on Shenanigans (currently in Cullen Bay Marina) and we are back early July then heading to Broome over about 4 weeks then changing crew and getting supplies. We will be sailing with our friends Kate and Aengus.
Alan Langworthy ,Im not sure where you will be around July 13th but if you are home maybe we could catch up and chat about our plans? Thank you.
Hope to see some others along the way!! Safe sailing
Regards
Annie Richardson
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Tibby and Rusty from Satori Two.
Plans are always made and often broken. A week on the hardstand in Darwin turned into 7, but we are finally underway. We are day hopping from Darwin at the moment off Dundee beach and will explore the Daly in the next couple of days. Then to the Kimberleys and plan to return to Darwin early to mid September. Lovely to have the gift of time for leisurely exploration. -
Hi everyone!
Nic, Julia and out two toddlers Huey and Molly on Blue Yonder here! Blue Yonder is a 40ft Simpson Cat. We’re currently in Beagle bay doing a few boat jobs before getting into the Kimberley in about a weeks time, plan is to go through to Darwin by November..
Is there anyone still heading that direction?
cheers!
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We’re a little ahead of you, but are also heading towards Darwin and planning to arrive there in October (prior to heading up to Indonesia). We’re currently in the Samson Inlet. You can see us on AIS and Marine Traffic.
We’re starting to see private boats heading SW, but so far mostly charter vessels.
This guy was planning to dine on a fresh Calamari meal!
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Cool, we’re also on ais so will keep an eye out for you. We’re planning to cross to Indonesia in November so might be chasing your tail!
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That’s great! We’re planning on Darwin – Saumlakki to clear in to Indonesia, then heading NE for West Papua, Maluku and Raja Ampat for the summer. We’ll use Sorong as a provisioning base.
After a few days on the Prince Regent River we’re now in the northern bay of Coronation Island. After the past months in creeks and inlets its nice to be in a big bay with a white sand beach for swimming.
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Hi Guys
Bron and Al from LunarGlow
We are planning to be in the Lynne River south of the Berkley River early to mid September for an exploration of this new (for us) . Keen to know of any one interested in the Berkley or Lynne Rivers around that time for a catch up. Could report to you after our visit if the Lynne is worth the trip. (I have heard from others that it is!).
Alan Langworthy 0411154100
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Big thank you to Kimberly cruising club. Konjo has had a wonderful season. Your advice and resources were great. We are now in Bunbury having a rest before we head around the bottom. We towed a smart wave 3500 from Darwin to Exmouth. It was fantastic for the Kimberly, however we are trying to sell it remotely through various online forums any suggestions. Cheers
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Blue Yonder,you must enjoy the heat,I’d be keeping an eye out for “Cockeyed Bobs”(violent squalls) this time of year as its Build up season.
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