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Friday 16th July This morning nice and still. The calm before the storm, or high winds. We took advantage of the calm conditions and hauled anchor. While just bobbing in the bay Andrew and Lydia fitted a swivel to the anchor to stop the twisting of the chain. Once that was done we were off.
\nUnder motor we headed for Thomas Island only a few hours away. As we went the wind increased. Casana and Seranade were in hot pursuit.
\nSue and Lydia spent most of the short trip sitting on the foredeck enjoying the sun and the waves. Anchored in the bay sheltered from the northerly wind, it was time to explore. We all piled into the dinghy and headed off to where it looked good for snorkeling.
\nAs we returned to Imagine Steve called out “Fire and bbq on the beach in 1\/2 an hour”. Sue was cold after snorkeling so Lydia and Andrew went ashore to represent Imagine. There were three other couples from three other boats in the bay. After a few hours it was dark and Lydia was eager to head off.
\nIt wasn’t to get back to Imagine. It was to do a night dive. Andrew was in the dinghy following Lydias torch light, for safety. Knowing Lydia was going diving Sue was in the cockpit next to the radio on the emergency channel. It wasn’t needed.
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