4 Tall Ships in Harbour next Sunday

[stubbsy]

Next Sunday there are four tall ships sailing from Pyrmont, under the bridge, down the harbour and out through the heads for the day.

Christian (CD) and I have booked on one of the ships (the Svanen) so we'll hopefully have lots of nice shots on our return.

For those who aren't sailing, this will present a good photo op since all 4 ships are sailing "in company" which I gather is shipping talk for together. We have to be boarded by 10 am so I guess they'll depart soon after. The ships are due back at Pyrmont at 5pm.

[birddog114]

As Matt.K mentioned earlier, if no wind then the tall ships won't arrive at 5:00PM and you guys have to swim back to shore with the 70-200VR as a PFD.

[stubbsy]

As Matt.K mentioned earlier, if no wind then the tall ships won't arrive at 5:00PM and you guys have to swim back to shore with the 70-200VR as a PFD.

If I have to use the 70-200 as a PFD I'll need gills

[Glen]

Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row

[birddog114]

Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row

Cheese! It's a tough job for our two guys: stubbsy & CD both of them have the same armory 70-200VR + TC 17.

[stubbsy]

Stubbsy, I am sure they will let you break out the oars I have seen those old roman movies where they whip the slaves as they row

Glen - Now I'm getting excited. (time for a cold shower )

[Glen]

[christiand]

Hi Stubbsy,

are we going to be shaken but not stirred on Sunday ?
Are we going to be affected by the tail end of cyclone Ingrid ?

Cheers
CD

[birddog114]

Hi Stubbsy,

are we going to be shaken but not stirred on Sunday ?
Are we going to be affected by the tail end of cyclone Ingrid ?

Cheers
CD

CD,
Just boarding the tall ship without the camera and your gear the gear won't last once they're submerged in saltwater.

[christiand]

Birddog114,

what's the point ?
We want to get salty !
Do you remember Procul Harum: Salty Dog ?
Any way, I'm intending to have a trip of a lifetime WITH D70 and gear on the tall ship on Sunday.

Cheers
CD

[stubbsy]

Christian BOM forecasts a top day (even Monday is good - Ingrid not due till Tuesday):

Sunday : Fine, mostly sunny. NE winds.

Sydney: 19 26
Liverpool: 17 27
Penrith: 17 28
Richmond: 16 28

Monday : Fine, mostly sunny. NE winds

Sydney: 19 26
Liverpool: 17 28
Penrith: 17 30
Richmond: 16 30

I'm getting really excited. In fact I might have to change undies if I get any more excited

[christiand]

Hi girls and guys,

Stubbsy and I are going to be in Sydney for the Tall Ships sailing in company on Sunday.
I was wondering if there was a chance of doing something with you people on Saturday afternoon ?
I'm probably going to be pretty stuffed by then if I manage to attend the 4am VR meeting at Birddog's but I also don't get to Sydney that often.
So if you have any ideas that tolerate me falling asleep and potentially snoring, now is the time to tell.
I won't have a chance to follow the forum tomorrow so call me on 0411 484 238 if there is anything to be aware of.

Cheers
CD