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I'm fixated on tall ships at the moment. Thought this might be a great idea for a group outing.

Regardless, I plan to book on this -> http://www.australianheritagefleet.com.au/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?key=SE002&preadd=action

In a nutsehll. Flat price of $193 per person. Price includes morning tea, boxed lunch and afternoon tea. Departs Pyrmont 10:30 am returns 5:00 pm

Thought some others might also be interested since all 4 Tall ships are sailing at sea together for the day. Should get lots of pics.

I'm thinking the Svanen or Windeward Bound will be best as they're smaller.

Anyone else interested?

I would be but even IF I was allowed to spend the money a nice little 50mm 1.8 woudl have my name on it

hey Woody. You can do both. You have MY permission.

stubbsy wrote:hey Woody. You can do both. You have MY permission.

Thanks for the permission now can I have your CC details so we can hide the transaction from the wife

W00DY

I'm getting warm on that idea. To be able to photograph the other tall ships on the open sea sounds very attractive. I'll watch this thread.

Woody

Thanks for the permission now can I have your CC details so we can hide the transaction from the wife

Damn I knew there was something more to it

On a serious note, the thing that excites me about this is that all 4 ships are sailing "in company" and so, like Matt K. mentions, this gives an opportunity to get shots of the other 3 ships on the open sea. Shame it doesn't cost less, but I still think it's reasonable for the opportunity. (however being single I don't have to justify it to anyone except myself)

Matt. K wrote:I'm getting warm on that idea. To be able to photograph the other tall ships on the open sea sounds very attractive. I'll watch this thread.

Especially if you have a 200 - 400 VR on the end of your D70.

Do you know: on those ships in the open sea they are not stable, especially wind and choppy sea.
To take photo from and to those ship, there're many challenges, like to sitting on the small fixed wing or rotary aircraft.
VR works well here!

Woody, Birddog

Now you're getting me really excited

Trouble is I can't even justify the expense of the big VR to myself (70-120 is better, but I've got that range on non VR)

stubbsy wrote:Woody, Birddog

Now you're getting me really excited

Trouble is I can't even justify the expense of the big VR to myself (70-120 is better, but I've got that range on non VR)

(however being single I don't have to justify it to anyone except myself)

Hey, in the last couple posts, you mentioned, you're single and you don't have justify with anyone, we're all married men and older and are reaching retired age. Sure is: you can justify yourself to join a VR club!

birddog

I'm thinking of coming down to Sydney Saturday to your place for the mini meet @ 8:00 (now taking pics of 1 tall ship Fri PM so my Sat is free). Hopefully you won't tempt me too much while I'm there.

All I want is a tripod & a head and a 12-24 lens and........

Cheers

stubbsy wrote:birddog

I'm thinking of coming down to Sydney Saturday to your place for the mini meet @ 8:00 (now taking pics of 1 tall ship Fri PM so my Sat is free). Hopefully you won't tempt me too much while I'm there.

All I want is a tripod & a head and a 12-24 lens and........

Cheers

Make sure you carry with you lot of 100 dollar bills

Stubbsy, make that lots and lots of $100 bills. Birddog's place has more highend photographic gear than most so called photo shops in Aus. Prepare to enter Alladin's Cave...

Here in renamed "Birdies Cave of photgraphic splendours".

What if thre's no bloody wind that day. We spend the day sitting at Woolomaloo?

Wow, what a buzz and photo opportunity that would be! Wish I was "up there" so I could go play with you guys... I'm soooooooo envious...

Enjoy, I know I would!

Cheers,
Mudder

Matt. K wrote:What if thre's no bloody wind that day. We spend the day sitting at Woolomaloo?

Maybe I missed something but why is it a bad thing if there is no wind???

And I have heard suggestions then sitting at Woolomaloo for the day, that is if your talking about the pub

W00DY

W00DY wrote:

Matt. K wrote:What if thre's no bloody wind that day. We spend the day sitting at Woolomaloo?

Maybe I missed something but why is it a bad thing if there is no wind???

And I have heard suggestions then sitting at Woolomaloo for the day, that is if your talking about the pub

W00DY

Cos the tall ship uses sail, no motor or engine!

and no ones paddle it thru the head cos only the captain know how to use the paddle

W00DY wrote:

Matt. K wrote:What if thre's no bloody wind that day. We spend the day sitting at Woolomaloo?

Maybe I missed something but why is it a bad thing if there is no wind???

And I have heard suggestions then sitting at Woolomaloo for the day, that is if your talking about the pub

W00DY

Sorry...

I thought I was still reading the thread about the mini meet That's why it did not make sense to me

Ok I'll go now... (quickly logs off)

W00DY

Birddog wrote:Make sure you carry with you lot of 100 dollar bills

That's what scares me

Matt. K wrote:What if thre's no bloody wind that day. We spend the day sitting at Woolomaloo?

Most (if not all have motors for when they want to cheat)


Finally getting the hang of the BBCode too. Always wanted to know how Gary got the so & so wrote bit done.

Stubbsy wrote:Finally getting the hang of the BBCode too. Always wanted to know how Gary got the so & so wrote bit done.

Thanks Stubbsy, I always wanted to know that too but never got around to asking

Matt. K wrote:What if thre's no bloody wind that day. We spend the day sitting at Woolomaloo?

I never thought of you as a "sail half empty" kinda guy Matt

birddog wrote:To take photo from and to those ship, there're many challenges, like to sitting on the small fixed wing or rotary aircraft.
VR works well here!

So I need to buy a VR lens or I'm wasting my time? I need an excuse

I've spoken to the finance minister and she is interested.


Cheers
CD

I agree with Mudder.
What a buzz ...
I'm investigating travel from Canberra, booking and paying for accommodation and etc for two.
And I also think what a great photo opportunity, get a wide angle lens !!!
This could be a little sensation.

Cheers
CD

Greg
Sailing without wind is like making love without a women.

I've sailed on the Svanen, it's a nice ship. Went on a 2 day trip run by Rotary. Went down to Jervis Bay. I was sick as a dog on the way down, but fine on the way back.

Coming back into Sydney harbour, I was fortunate enough to be one of those up the top of the main mast putting one of the big square sails away. So we are sitting up there, a big distance from the water (or harder wooden deck) with nothing more than a rope beneath our bums and our feet hooked into another. Was amazing and would have been great for a photo or two.

I rang the people to find out where the ships are going.
They are going to sail around around Sydney Harbour.
After looking at the overall costs including 2 or 3 nights acommodation for two people, I thought, well, what If I just showed up for when they leave and perhaps get an all day ferry ticket for $13.
Who knows, I might get to see those ships and even take photos.
Also another thought crossed my mind:
meet the Sydneyers on Saturday at Birddog's place, have a photo shoot on Sunday morning including the tall ships and continue venturing through the Rocks ?

Your thoughts are welcome.

Cheers
CD

christiand

Good initiative. I just assumed they'd go out to sea. That gives it a whole new perspective. Seems strange they're just sailing 4 ships around the harbour. I'm inclined to agree with what you say. Strange thing is the blurb says "will sail together at sea". Sydney harbour isn't really what I'd call sea!

christiand wrote:I rang the people to find out where the ships are going. They are going to sail around around Sydney Harbour.

I just rang them myself to confirm this and they are definitely going out into the open sea. While they'll be in the harbour to start with the purpose is not to sail the harbour but to go out to sea.

The person I spoke to was a little puzzled you were told they were only sailing around the harbour. One possibility is they got the dates wrong as they DO sail the harbour only on other dates.

Cheers

thanks for checking.

The answer that I got was not really satisfying.
I couldn't see myself on one of those ships sailing the harbour for lots of hours.

Cheers
CD

christiand wrote:I couldn't see myself on one of those ships sailing the harbour for lots of hours

My thoughts exactly.

Good news is they are sailing at sea since I was (am) quite looking forward to both the sailing and the photo op

Cheers

I've just booked myself onto this. I'm going on the Svanen since it looks the least nice ship & that way I get pics of the better looking ones from it

Also it has less people as its maximum number so less crowded.

Hopefully I won't be the only D70 user sailing, but if I am you'll certainly see my shots when I've been.

Oh and I reconfirmed when booking they are DEFINITELY going out to sea.

Hi Stubbsy,

I also booked myself onto the Svanen.
I did it over the Internet and got a reference number, so that should be fine.

Looking forward to the trip.

Cheers
CD

CD

Great. There'll be two of us so if one of us loses their D70 overboard there'll be someone to take shots of the owner jumping in after it

But seriously...

Look forward to meeting you and I'm quite excited about doing this (hope I don't get seasick )

Reminder for anyone thinking about joining Christian & myself on this day it's only 3 Sundays away so you'd better book soon.

Hi Stubbsy,

I'm really looking forward to it.
I hope that I'm going to be on the Svanen.
The confirmation e-mail seems to confirm that.
Now I have to sort out logistics such as accommodation.
Stubbsy, are you planning to meet Birddog on Saturday ?
How are you organising that weekend ?

Regards
CD