My Careel 18 Second Wind goes to the Myall Lakes

I have had Second Wind for 5 years but never got the chance to stay overnight, even if for only one day, NYD 2022 changes that and what a location at Neranie Sands Myall Lakes with other Careels.

[@petreamccarthy8635]

That is a beautiful looking Careel :)

[@CarvingAPath]

Nice looking little boat .It also looked like a fun trip. We both enjoyed watching thanks for posting

[@asd67lkj]

Liked and subbed. A Careel 18 was #2 on my short list many yrs ago, but I went with an Endeavour 24. Will be following your adventures....

[@wilsnich02]

Thanks for the comments, raced on several Endeavour 24’s and later owned a 26 (Sauerkraut)

[@jamessandman3708]

Great Video Mate! Loved the cleanup too!......⛵

[@memyselfandi9365]

I own a career 18 and have previously sailed Myall lakes starting from Buhlahdela…You do have to lower the mast to get under the bridge near the ramp. Great trip, I need to get back up there.. I noticed you made the bunk wider, the original ones are impossible to sleep on..

[@wilsnich02]

Thanks Michael, I have extra plywood panels that fit in from the companionway all around the centre case to half way down the starboard side. A really comfortable setup. I plan on doing a interior tour video later when I get it better organised.

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

Ha! We just missed you! The Raid Sydney dinghy cruisers were there 2-6Jan. We were based out of Johnsons but my sleep aboard colleagues ventured up to Kataway Bay.
As you say, weather was less than ideal later in the week…

[@wilsnich02]

I thought I might have seen you guys up there, the day I left the other Careelers moved to Kataway Bay, I was unfortunately a little time restrained and couldn’t stay longer but was determined to get there even for one night, glad I did.

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

@@wilsnich02 One of our guys was with your group. The vessel Get Reel. He enjoyed himself immensely.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

Nice video

[@wilsnich02]

Thanks watching, just done the Marlay overnight race on my friend John’s Careel 18 Mango Madness, just waiting on some additional footage and I will put something together on that trip.

[@davidcook9486]

Hey Nick, great video. Looks like the new fridge is a nice fit between the bunks and the keel case. Would you be able to provide a few details of the size and model etc…

[@wilsnich02]

It also is small enough to slide under the cockpit sole of a Mark one Careel which is why I got the 15 L otherwise I could fit a 30 L in the quarter berth, I got mine from Jaycar $199 and it is a 15 L Brass Monkey, it is also available from RTM for the same price, whilst I think they are a re badged generic fridge freezer unit, they are quiet and am really happy with it. The price isn't much different from a good quality ice box / Esky. I was worried it would be too small but you gain space but not having to carry ice or cold packs so it is surprising how much I was able to pack, and without the ice everything remains dry and that also tends to equal out the weight of the unit over a ice filled esky.