Back onboard Sunday Island indefinitely

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Last minute packing and storage at our house in Palma kept us up until 0130 this morning, but that didn’t stop us waking up at 0520 this morning to board the flight to ORLY France!

If you could imagine a perfect travel scenario today we nailed it! Checked in, two full row of seats at the front of the plane, and then an easy transit to Sunday island

We found Sunday island in the canals slightly dusty but otherwise just as we left her. Not a drop of water in the bilge and as dry as a bone!

The kids were extremely excited to be onboard and immediately found all their forgotten treasures ! For Mum and Dad it was an afternoon and of spring cleaning and unpacking our 120kg of luggage!

Due to the late night and early start we treated ourselves to a bistro lunch and pizza dinner in the park by the waterfalls. Now it’s off to bed to dream of adventures ahead!

Tomorrow Rich has some maintenance replacing the engine mounts and Emilie is shopping for provisions. The kids are keen for a swim in the local pool only 50m away!

Stay tuned for years of adventures ahead!

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Published by Richard Hewson

Richard Hewson is a Tasmania-based ships captain, marine surveyor, and experienced sailor with a lifelong connection to the sea. With experience in project management and vessel commissioning, he has operated and raced a wide range of vessels—from dinghies and Maxi yachts to tankers, icebreakers and research vessels. Richard has competed in major offshore events including the Sydney to Hobart, Fastnet, Middle Sea, and Transatlantic races including the Mini Transat. In 2012, he skippered the winning yacht in the Clipper Round the World Race. He has sailed to every continent and explored all corners of the world from Antarctica to south pacific atols and recently completed a three-year family voyage from the Netherlands to Tasmania. Richard holds a Master Class 1 (unrestricted), RYA Yachtmaster Ocean, Engineering (1200kw) and commercial diving certifications, and is an AMSA-accredited marine surveyor. He is also affiliated with the Australasian Institutes of Marine Surveyors and is passionate about all things that float.

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