A Military Closure Forced Us To Stop
Five weeks after leaving the dock in Brisbane, we're finally starting to find our rhythm as a family of four living aboard our sailboat.
This week, an unexpected military closure means we're stuck in the stunning Keppel Islands for two weeks. At first, we weren't sure what we'd do for that long... but it turns out we couldn't have picked a better place to slow down.
With crystal-clear water, beautiful beaches, bush walks, snorkelling, spearfishing, incredible sunsets and plenty of island exploring, we quickly settle into island life and discover that sometimes the best adventures come from plans changing.
Of course, life on a boat wouldn't be complete without a few things breaking along the way! The oven, fresh water pump and propeller all decide to cause us trouble, but being stuck gives us time to make some much-needed repairs and get the boat ready for the next leg of our journey.
Come along as we explore the Keppel Islands, find our rhythm and discover why sometimes... we've been stuck in worse places! 🌴⛵️
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Kieran and Leeann Raftery traded 4x4 adventures for a Swanson 38. Follow their 2026 sailing relaunch from Brisbane to the East Coast of Australia.
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