Wednesday 4th August First thing this morning we picked up two new crew, an English and an Italian, Heidi and Manuel. As we were leaving Airlie, Andrew’s hat went overboard followed by Andrew as he went to retrieve it. So we practiced Man Overboard. Sue rapidly did a 180 and turned the boat back to where Andrew was now swimming with his hat on. Andrew safely back on board we left Airlie and had a great sail across to Hook Island and one of our favourite bays, Luncheon Bay.
We hadn’t even got on the mooring when Lydia was in the water. Her excuse was one of the floating boat hooks went overboard and she didnt want it to foat away. Minutes after the mooring was tied off we were all in the water. Everyone thought the bay was great with good snorkeling and good visibility. They didnt know what was still to come.
After lunch the dinghy was lowered into the water and we all piled in with the snorkeling gear. A short trip around the corner to Manta Ray Bay. Jumping in the water we were greated by Mauri Wrass, Tuna, Bat fish and an assortment of other fish. “I’ve never swum with such large fish” Manuel called out. The fish swim up to you, they are not afraid you can even touch the Mauri Wrass. I dont think you could do this if it wasn’t a marine reserve (no fishing).
Lydia’s turn to cook dinner tonight.
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- Heidi and Manuel Snorkeling
