Saturday 18th February
The day started with a swim before breakfast. Then after breakfast B told us its not going to rain until the afternoon so we all climbed into the dinghy and went ashore. We walked the beach looking at the array of shells. B and Andrew found a cave.
Then it rained. We made our way back to the dinghy. Andrew waded into the water and maneuvered the dinghy to make it easy for Sue and B to get into the dinghy without getting their clothes wet. Sue made it half way into the dinghy when her other leg started sinking into the loose pebbles (like quicksand). -B decided it would be a good idea to help her, but then B lost her balance and over she went. Sue made it all the way into the dinghy while laughing at B sitting on her bum, chest deep in the water. Luckily the phones and camera had just been put into the water proof bag B was carrying.
By the time we made it back to Imagine the rain had stopped. That’s when we noticed B had shut her hatch (in anticipation of the rain we weren’t getting) while the rest were open.
We hauled anchor to go find another bay. The bay we set off for already had two boats in it, so we went to the next bay. There were two charter boats in the Bay so we anchored out a bit while we had lunch knowing they wouldn’t stay.
After lunch we could see there was a small swell coming in the Bay so we headed off for somewhere else. We found a small sheltered bay. Andrew and B went ashore walked the beach, climbed trees and returned dry. It hasn’t rained all afternoon. B is no longer allowed to report on the weather conditions.
The fishing before wine and nibblies only hooked small snapper, so B made curry and rice for dinner. After dinner the girls wanted to do some more fishing. This time a little more successful. Several small snapper were caught. B had her line broke a couple of times before Sue brought in a Kawhai. Fish for lunch tomorrow.
The day started with a swim before breakfast. Then after breakfast B told us its not going to rain until the afternoon so we all climbed into the dinghy and went ashore. We walked the beach looking at the array of shells. B and Andrew found a cave.
Then it rained. We made our way back to the dinghy. Andrew waded into the water and maneuvered the dinghy to make it easy for Sue and B to get into the dinghy without getting their clothes wet. Sue made it half way into the dinghy when her other leg started sinking into the loose pebbles (like quicksand). -B decided it would be a good idea to help her, but then B lost her balance and over she went. Sue made it all the way into the dinghy while laughing at B sitting on her bum, chest deep in the water. Luckily the phones and camera had just been put into the water proof bag B was carrying.
By the time we made it back to Imagine the rain had stopped. That’s when we noticed B had shut her hatch (in anticipation of the rain we weren’t getting) while the rest were open.
We hauled anchor to go find another bay. The bay we set off for already had two boats in it, so we went to the next bay. There were two charter boats in the Bay so we anchored out a bit while we had lunch knowing they wouldn’t stay.
After lunch we could see there was a small swell coming in the Bay so we headed off for somewhere else. We found a small sheltered bay. Andrew and B went ashore walked the beach, climbed trees and returned dry. It hasn’t rained all afternoon. B is no longer allowed to report on the weather conditions.
The fishing before wine and nibblies only hooked small snapper, so B made curry and rice for dinner. After dinner the girls wanted to do some more fishing. This time a little more successful. Several small snapper were caught. B had her line broke a couple of times before Sue brought in a Kawhai. Fish for lunch tomorrow.
Here message from crew B: Mayday Mayday Mayday!
Please rescue me!
Regarding the dinghy episode, I have to say that we were laughing far too much to be able to take action ( even put me in tears just recalling it).
Also, please trust me it wasn’t me saying it won’t rain just my phone! How reliable is the weather forecast on a phone? That’s the question!
However Sue forgot to mention that I closed my hatch because Andrew was spraying water on deck after making some repair on the anchor chain “guide” . Actually I was the one with small fingers enough to access the little nut to screw on the bolt going through the deck…just to say that I have been a slave on Imagine! Have you noticed how much work I am doing on that boat; read through the blog again and see “ B was cleaning the stanchions, B has cooked bolognaise, B made a cake, B made a curry…” and on top of it I need to swim to shore, climb rocks and trees, fish dinner ( see pictures proving it) …I suppose to take a flight back to Sydney on 24th March and it seems that they try everything to make me go earlier but that won’t work! I love it!! Happy sailing everyone!
Sorry I have to go for a swim ( Andrew is getting impatient) Hahahaha!