Two Bars Today Episode7 Ballina to Iluka

[@antfal-n-everything7154]

Never a dull moment, i have crossed Ballina bar with similar size swell, much more fun watching you, less anxious, great footage and seamanship Norm

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thought of you when I was crossing the Clarence too mate. LOL. and the pub is still standing.

[@vivianwillson7702]

What a wonderful video, so nice and relaxed.Thank you.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks for watching dude.

[@fishandcookaustralia8112]

Great place Ballina love my visit there stay safe guys

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dudes.

[@davehayes8812]

Nice work dude.
When you get to Forster, there's two new pink mooring balls where you usually anchor on the Forster side.
You're both welcome to come for a coffee on our boat, the only wooden boat in Forster baot harbour.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Sounds great dudes. Hope we're there soon.

[@fishermanextrordinaire]

Welcome to Iluka I call it home for now I'll keep an eye out for ya

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude. Bit further south now.

[@DavidA877]

Thank you Norm - a great insight into the bar crossing treated with respect - Regards

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude.

[@rickwalters7297]

Happy sailing be safe.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude

[@peterkelly250]

Thanks Dude. Always looks good on the water.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

It does dude. That one was pretty noice.

[@PittwaterMowingAustralia]

Nice vid Dude

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks dude.

[@seawench555]

Hi Norm, Wombie, puppy, great sail and dosnt Peggy Anne handle the conditions well. Really enjoy her having sailing ability, trying to figure out how I can put one on my houseboat 🤣🤣🤣. Norm , I've been calling u Porter, I thought that was ur name, oops sorry. Wow we've had some rain in Kempsey not sure SWR has been getting this drenching. Hope ur family reunion has been wonderful for u Wombie. Anyway be safe, great vlog totally enjoyed it. Dudette 🇦🇺💙🌈

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep Porter was my alter ego on an early vid. Bloody terrible at SW rocks. but I'm tucked up out of the wind with the cabin heater on..

[@user-hs7jd7ec9n]

Hey Norm, love your show, As an old Ansett man myself i see your Ansett Australia burgee flying from the forestay. Whats your connection there.?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Just an old burgee I had dude. No connection. Was a great airline though.

[@reddyman6915]

G'day Norm ! I was wondering if you are happy with the new battery set up , and how are they performing? I actually purchased a 50 ah lithium battery from Big Wei a couple of weeks ago for camping . Very good service there .Cheers

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah dude. very happy. A bit more testing to do, but so far excellent. I have a vid out soon with my thoughts. I think the Big Wei product is very good.

[@syayue5863]

Hi Norm
I understand that if your alone on a tender, life jacket is compulsory.
Am I correct?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

You are Dude in NSW. Not in Qld. Usually I remember.

[@JC-bqq]

Hey Dude, what's the story behind the Ansett Flag?
also what happened to the last 3mins ?....lol

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Just an old burgee I had dude. I use it to gauge apparent wind direction. Very low tech.

[@alanbrookes6637]

Bit more sqealch on the radio might help

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah Dude. It's complicated to change on that radio and couldn't do it while on the bar. Should have just turned the volume down. Your brain turns down the background clutter, but the mike doesn't.

[@davidking1501]

have you considered a water maker

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yeah...Nuh.. Considered but don't think I really need one. I carry 600 litres and have to get fuel occasionally so can usually get water.

[@steveschubert8845]

🖖🥷🧜‍♀🚣🐢🐟🍌🍓☕⚓

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Don't know what to say dude.