Comments for Middle Percy Island

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cathryn Radclyffe

Cathryn Radclyffe — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:44:38 +0000

The store boat (a converted trocus fishing boat) often has space for volunteers. It is a 8 hour trip and depends upon weather being calm; as opposed to a 3/4hr by helicopter ($2,000). The best time to come is during the cruising season (May-Oct) when it’s not too hot. Please follow-up by email. regards Cate

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cathryn Radclyffe

Cathryn Radclyffe — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:32:50 +0000

Thanks Emma for your memories and yes your contribution to the Percy Island history will be appreciated. In particular for me I love to hear about Andys’ stories and share his unique spirit of llife with folks. regards Cate

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by emma st giles

emma st giles — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:56:37 +0000

As an addition, I am very tempted to come and visit one day with my two children ( currently 5 and 6 ) for a ‘working holiday’. To revisit such a remembered spot would be magical. I am wondering how I could make it work ? Any thoughts ?
Emma

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by emma st giles

emma st giles — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:49:45 +0000

I met Andy Martin in 1987 on June 21st, as an impressionable , 18 year old, London girl ( I am now 43 with two children ) and have a wonderful diary entry about Andy which I would love to share with readers. I was working aboard a yacht as a cook and the crew visited Middle Percy. I remember being shocked at there only being one inhabitant of this island. I thought ‘he was the coolest bloke I had ever met.’ We read the info on landing and were so tempted by Andy’s challenge to clamber through the 1 and 1/4 miles of woodland to go and see the homestead. what a treat…i have written a fair bit more about my trip……..can I publish it all on your website ?

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cate Radclyffe

Cate Radclyffe — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:17:03 +0000

I like the adventurous spirit, and look forward to meeting with you. Please send us your details via the email. Thanks, Cate

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Cate Radclyffe

Cate Radclyffe — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:14:20 +0000

Thank you very much for your support; it is marvelous to know that our commitment and hard work is appreciated by the cruising boaties. I look forward to catching -up with you one day and sharing memories of those special times here with Andy. Regards Cate

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by lyle marriage

lyle marriage — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:50:17 +0000

Hi all. My mum lived on middle Percy with the whites around the late 1940s-50s. Claude Harold Dorry, all brothers and sisters had the lease. Harold would row across to pine island every day to light the lighthouse. There was live stock at the time. When world war 2 was on the Japenese used to come into the bay and trade with the whites. They were afraid not to..

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Newcastle Gal

Newcastle Gal — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:43:05 +0000

Hi, until 2hrs ago I knew nothing of Percy Island. I actually stumbled across it on google when I zoomed into the wrong spot, really! It intrigued me and so I started googling for information and have been captivated since. I’m glad to hear your tenure on the island will continue for some time yet as I hope to one day find my way to Percy Island. Until then, keep up all the good work.

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by Ken Mills

Ken Mills — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 22:06:55 +0000

would like to become a yatch club member although I do not have a sailboat but a 8.5 mtr tinnie. will be planning a couple of visits 2012 depending on time constraints. will be happy to bring supplies at the time of travell

Comment on Percy Island Lease Update by pater mac

pater mac — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:46:20 +0000

Back in April LATE 80s EARLY 90s we sailed on a .. BEAUTIFULLY RESORED SWEDISH Top Sail BRIGINTINE [ 3 masted square rigged on the foremast , gaff rigged on the main & aft masts , approx. 140 mtrs ] called ” VIDA ” sporting a huge netted varnished timber BOW SPIRIT ] to this enchanting butterfly island paradise LATER ENJOYING tea & cucumber sandwiches with ANDY…ALSO providing him with much appreciated small practical items ie. biros , writting paper etc.. I THANK YHWH & ALL CONCERNED. MUCH APPRECIATED ANDY .. THANKS .