We did miss mum's company, her pirate hat and pool paddling (love you mum!!)
Luckily we got down there early as it was absolutely packed. Before we knew it Captain Chris had maneuvered the high seas and found a beautiful island awaiting.
First off the rank - breakfast - YUM!! Karen even allowed Dad to step up to toast buttering duties. Big role, big responsibility. He pulled through better than any of us could ever imagine! And rewarded himself with a sneaky piece.
Once our bellies were full the shipmates explored the surroundings and encountered "RAY", a massive sting ray that seemed to like our boat.
He swam around the boat, under the boat, into the distance and back again, even rallying his buddies "little-ray", "billy-ray" and "sting".
Soon enough RAY was back taunting the crew who had their eyes all over him. Nothing was getting past this lot!!
With a RAY scare like that it only seemed appropriate that crew mates were up to speed on their knots. Here "deckie" takes her refresher course from the ever experienced Big Al.
RAY threats aside, and the crew now fully prepared, the fearless Caption Chris decided to show those rays that his boat was none to be messed with.
The loyal crew followed his lead and leaped into action. Michael the brave gallantly hurling himself into the water.
While Dad the great protector ran a perimeter check.
Confident of their safety, the women entered the water.
As the day unfolded, so too did the bombie competitions.
Captain Chris
Dad
Michael
I failed to mention that our family is scarily competitive. So naturally all this action led to discussions of technique. We were all left pondering how the biggest guy on the boat could make such a dainty splash. An art form in itself.
After much teasing of her crew-mate Michael, Karen took on the boys and unleashed a secret weapon of her own... the "twistie".
Noone had seen a bombie like that before!! Dad couldn't believe his eyes.
The competition declared over, everyone started to relax.
Captain Chris showed the crew how to capsize a donut.
All in all, it was a fantastic day enjoyed by all. We're really looking forward to returning to this little patch of paradise.
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