We where amazed to be able to see whales spouting at up to a nautical mile away, and birds taking off in front of us.
Five days later, after traveling 770 nautical miles and spending 88 hours at sea, Off the Hook, arrived in New Caledonia.
Another highlight for McCormack was meeting Ian Reynolds, owner of Riviera 56 Enclosed Flybridge Investigator IV, who completed a 9,000-mile journey around Australia late last year.
Mr Russell said Riviera Syndication has created a special ownership solution to justify a luxury purchase of this magnitude, and has designed an ownership experience to suit the most discerning of individuals.
"The trip back along the coast was absolutely magnificent," commented Steve Robertson. "The R Marine team deserves formal congratulations on a very well organised event."
Anything from a skippered 12-day holiday to the Whitsunday’s on their new boat through to an intensive bluewater fishing course taught by some of Australia’s best skippers and guides.
We think we’ve got a very stable family and we honestly believe it’s been brought about largely by boating having owned 12 Riviera's - including two 39 Flybridges.
“I’ve always loved everything about the water,” says Craig. “It must be in my genes. My great grandfather was a ship’s captain"
Another Australian sporting hero, demon fast bowler Jeff Thomson, took his sons on a fishing day aboard Fascination IV