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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWelcome to Free Range Sailing<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Free Range Sailing is a record of our journeys and adventures around Australia aboard our 30-foot sailboat, Mirrool. It is for folks interested in remote, off-road, exploration on a budget. We cover a broad range of topics from cooking, provisioning, fishing, bush craft, sailing, seamanship, engineering, cruising, navigation and travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who are We?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/freerangesailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/trackie-dacks-happy_1.32.3-1.jpg?resize=800%2C450&ssl=1\")
Anchored on an island off the south east coast of Tasmania.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nWe are Troy and Pascale, a couple of Australians exploring our beautiful country in a 30-foot mono hull sloop. We have a passion for self-sufficiency and adventure. As a result, we want to share our live aboard and remote travel experiences with you. To find out more about us you can follow our weekly adventures on our YouTube channel, Free Range Sailing<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For our Free Range Sailing YouTube Channel click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help to keep us sailing and producing videos!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Educate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFree Range Sailing shares our knowledge with fans through content in the form of videos, books and blog posts. We spend months in our tiny home in remote locations because of this, self-sufficiency has become a way of life. Living this way has taught us many things, and, as a result, we want to share the lessons we\u2019ve learnt with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We want you to come away from every interaction inspired to try new skills, see new places and launch your dreams of adventure. We hope that Free Range Sailing inspires you to follow your travel dreams whether that is by road, foot or sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Build a Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\nFree Range Sailing is also about building a community of like minded people to share our communal knowledge. This knowledge covers a broad range of topics including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- sailing;<\/li>
- fishing;<\/li>
- foraging and wild foods;<\/li>
- sustainability practices;<\/li>
- cooking and provisioning for remote travel;<\/li>
- cruising information; or <\/li>
- seamanship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
About the Boat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n![\"Mirrool](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/freerangesailing.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/troy-and-I-refit-3.jpg?resize=800%2C527&ssl=1\")
Mirrool is a sloop rigged Clansman 30′, Hull number 29 built in Gosford, Australia in 1969.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nOur yacht, Mirrool, is a Clansman 30 Glass Reinforced Plastic Sloop. She splashed off the Fairlite Plastics construction line in Gosford, New South Wales Australia, in 1969 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her first owner, Charles Ure, entered her in the inaugural Trans-Tasman Solo Yacht Race. This contest starts in New Plymouth, New Zealand and ends in Mooloolaba, Australia, some 1300Nm distant. Mirrool was the sole Australian entry of the five vessels in the race. Joining her were three New Zealand registered yachts and one entry from the USA. She joined the second race four years later in 1974 but was dis-masted in a ferocious storm. As a result she was unable to complete the course but Mirrool and Charles did survive the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The original sail plan is still in use today with a conservative 35sq.m combined fore and mainsail area, complimented by a 41sq.m asymmetric spinnaker for use in winds under 20 knots. The mast has reinforced aero-foil welded spreaders and oversize rigging. Mirrool is 4100kg. The hull is hand-laid solid Glass Reinforced Plastic and the moulded keel carries 1800kg of lead ballast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The original Buhk 1 cylinder diesel engine has been replaced about 20 years ago with a Yanmar 2GM20 which, while looking a bit worse for wear, is still clattering along with Troy’s occasional attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mirrool has been Troy’s full time home since 2015 and Pascale a little more recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOur Socials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn addition to following us on YouTube you can keep up to date with our travels in real time on the below links. We look forward to connecting with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instagram<\/a>
Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are Troy and Pascale, a couple of Australians exploring our beautiful country in a 30-foot mono hull sloop. We have a passion for self-sufficiency and adventure. As a result, we want to share our live aboard and remote travel experiences with you. To find out more about us you can follow our weekly adventures on our YouTube channel, Free Range Sailing<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For our Free Range Sailing YouTube Channel click here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Help to keep us sailing and producing videos!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Educate<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nFree Range Sailing shares our knowledge with fans through content in the form of videos, books and blog posts. We spend months in our tiny home in remote locations because of this, self-sufficiency has become a way of life. Living this way has taught us many things, and, as a result, we want to share the lessons we\u2019ve learnt with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inspire<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
We want you to come away from every interaction inspired to try new skills, see new places and launch your dreams of adventure. We hope that Free Range Sailing inspires you to follow your travel dreams whether that is by road, foot or sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Free Range Sailing is also about building a community of like minded people to share our communal knowledge. This knowledge covers a broad range of topics including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- sailing;<\/li>
- fishing;<\/li>
- foraging and wild foods;<\/li>
- sustainability practices;<\/li>
- cooking and provisioning for remote travel;<\/li>
- cruising information; or <\/li>
- seamanship.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
About the Boat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Mirrool is a sloop rigged Clansman 30′, Hull number 29 built in Gosford, Australia in 1969.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Our yacht, Mirrool, is a Clansman 30 Glass Reinforced Plastic Sloop. She splashed off the Fairlite Plastics construction line in Gosford, New South Wales Australia, in 1969 .<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her first owner, Charles Ure, entered her in the inaugural Trans-Tasman Solo Yacht Race. This contest starts in New Plymouth, New Zealand and ends in Mooloolaba, Australia, some 1300Nm distant. Mirrool was the sole Australian entry of the five vessels in the race. Joining her were three New Zealand registered yachts and one entry from the USA. She joined the second race four years later in 1974 but was dis-masted in a ferocious storm. As a result she was unable to complete the course but Mirrool and Charles did survive the ordeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The original sail plan is still in use today with a conservative 35sq.m combined fore and mainsail area, complimented by a 41sq.m asymmetric spinnaker for use in winds under 20 knots. The mast has reinforced aero-foil welded spreaders and oversize rigging. Mirrool is 4100kg. The hull is hand-laid solid Glass Reinforced Plastic and the moulded keel carries 1800kg of lead ballast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The original Buhk 1 cylinder diesel engine has been replaced about 20 years ago with a Yanmar 2GM20 which, while looking a bit worse for wear, is still clattering along with Troy’s occasional attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mirrool has been Troy’s full time home since 2015 and Pascale a little more recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOur Socials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In addition to following us on YouTube you can keep up to date with our travels in real time on the below links. We look forward to connecting with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instagram<\/a>
Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n