Simpson’s Donkey has arrived safely into Coffs Harbour Marina and a huge thanks to the team from TOLL for getting her here. Unfortunately due to adverse winds I will delay departure until early next week. I am making the most of the time here preparing, testing, rechecking, packing and repacking the boat. I am being generously hosted by Sarah and Scott Donaldson – fellow kiwis and Scott almost kayaked the Tasman last year (he made it to within 40nm of NZ). He plans to make another attempt early next year.
Today I had a nice time talking to the students from Kororo primary school who were most fascinated with the Simpson’s Donkeys toilet bucket.
I will update soon on a more precise departure date. I am extremely pumped to get going, feel completely ready to go and slightly frustrated at the delay.
Love Captain Axe
Grant 'Axe' Rawlinson 
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