Sailing solo across Bass Strait in an 88 year old open cockpit timber 26ft boat
🏕️ Kohutt™ - my work & craft @ https://www.kohutt.com.au 📖 My book @ https://www.nickjaffe.com.au/books/tytb ⛵ More info & newsletter @ https://www.nickjaffe.com.au 📸 Instagram   / nick_jaffe  Sailing my 88 year old open timber boat (a Peter Locke Couta Boat), from Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne) across Bass Strait to Hobart, Tasmania. A singlehanded 450 nautical mile voyage of 14 days, powered by wind and biodiesel in the open elements of Bass Strait. Special thanks to Tim Phillips, The Wooden Boatshop, Helly Hansen, Geelong Yacht Club, PredictWind, Packraft Australia, Refueling Solutions (biodiesel supply), Paul Sayers and my beautiful family.
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