The Beginning...
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The
Beginning…. Saturday, 9 December 2006 A start is a start, even if it happens seven years after the actual start. It is all to do with technology. Modern technology has enabled us to create state of the art solutions, like this Web-Diary, via satellite communications from anywhere in the world. Hi, we’re Peter and Chris Reuter from the sailing
yacht ‘Chatti’. We are presently resting in Our journey around the world started on April Fools Day in 1999. This is somewhat late in getting started, but, we will try and present some of the last seven years in a brief way, based on log recordings and pictures taken along the way, before keeping you updated in the future. The
Boat…
Chatti ‘Chatti’ is her name. She is a 14.25 metre steel
ketch and was built by her crew over a period of six years in the early 80’s.
Easter 1986 turned out to be the date for the launch of Chatti. The
Crew… Peter is the captain and general hand for all repairs and maintenance in exotic places. His background in electrical, electronics and mechanical engineering, have turned out to be of great benefit for the ongoing tasks aboard the ship. Chris is the navigator and is responsible for the well being of the crew. Chris’ background in physiotherapy and her endless list of day to day skills including ‘a la carte’ cooking, make her the perfect person to compliment the captain. Both crew members carry out the many tasks of sailing the ship when under way.
Peter and Chris The
Journey… When first commenced, the journey was little more
than a plan to sail from Plans are made to be changed. This one was no exception. Following a two year period of cruising Australian waters, the captain and his mate decided to sail a little further and this turned into a journey around the world. |