We spent the 3 days relaxing, taking in the sunshine,
swimming and fishing. I managed to catch 2 coral trout and quite a few reef
fish which ended up on the BBQ for lunch on Yanks Jetty. Another group of SICYC
people were there on Muscat 7 and we share a nice afternoon of drinks and
stories with them. They were locals and gave us the good oil on places to go
and not to go. While the cruising guides provide good information it is often
talking to the locals that provide the hidden treasures.
"Shaggers" get together on Yanks Jetty - L to R Brian- Vice Commodore Tinnaroo Dam, Annette - V.C. Bedara Island, Graham V.C. Cottage Rock, Neil V.C Point Stephens
Celebrating 10 years together
On the 21st Tamara and I celebrated our 10 years
together. It is hard to imagine that it was only 10 years ago. We had a great
reflection on the past 10 years of the highs and the lows. Thankfully a lot
more highs than lows hence why we are still enjoying being together. Graham and
Leanne came over for dinner to share the evening with us. I cooked a spaghetti
marinara with the usual dose of chilli and washed down by a special bottle of
red supplied by Graham and Leanne. They also gave us a wonderful present. – a
homemade card, a hand drawn sketch by Graham of Orpheus Island and a bottle of
Knee Deep wine with the label enhanced by Graham to symbolise our song “Knee
deep in the water somewhere”. Very delightful and we thank Graham and Leanne
for making it a great evening.
Graham's sketch of our "playground"
Graham's Enhancements to the wine label
The next day we got into explorer mode and
climbed the hill above Yanks Jetty to see the left over relics of the war.
There was a look out which the cement footings can be seen on the large rocks
which would have provided a great view up and down the passage between the Palm
Islands and the mainland. There is also the ruin of a degaussing station on the
top which was used to demagnetise shipping for protection from mines. Yanks
Jetty was rebuilt in 1987 and was damaged during Cyclone Yasi. In the last 2
months the jetty has been rebuilt again and enables us boaties to safely tie up
our dinghy’s and walk to the shore over the magnificent coral gardens after
hand feeding the fish that are plentiful in the marine sanctuary.
Yanks Jetty and our picnic table
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