One of the best things to do in the summer is to pay or know somebody who can take you out sailing. There is no cure like fresh ocean breeze.
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| Whitsunday Sunset |
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| Course of our trip |
It's the best type of
trip, who knows what will happen once you get aboard. It is all a part of the
fun when you join a crew full of strangers. Well, not entirely...I had Ari and
Alyssa with me.
Our boat's name was
Tongarra and it was going to be our home for the next two days as we sailed
through The Whitsunday Islands. There are 74 of them that cluster in the heart
of The Great Barrier Reef of Australia's east coast.
In these parts the water is warmer and the danger is
greater. Jellyfish flood the calm water throughout the season. Mick, the
skipper and Dave, the decky assure us that in a fashionable light wetsuit we
will stay clear of any danger. I guess my free willy routine was not going to fly in
these parts.
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Google Maps of The Whitsunday Islands
A= Whitehaven Beach |
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| Mick and Dave, they ran the show |
Our course action was to set sail from Abel Point and head
east towards Whitehaven Beach. The
cleanest beach in Queensland, it holds several awards for its pristine
appearance.
98% pure silica sand leaves enduring footprints across the
white surface. Fun fact is the sand does not retain heat, which means no
sandals necessary.
The most memorable moment was doing yoga with Ari. After a
long night of drinking rum and sleeping on the deck made yoga top
priority.
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| Getting a little weird |
The rest of our time on the boat we spent snorkeling with
massive sea turtles and colorful fish.
Next thing I knew we were back on land and I was to take the
girls to Mackay (Mah-Kye) airport.
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| The family (Ari, Alyssa and I - right) |
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