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Image:Beach.

Image:Beach.

Image: Fishing.

Friday 26th June

Yesterday we all piled into the dinghy and headed around the west side of
Great Keppel island. We found the large bay (ship wreck bay) we had sailed
past on the way to our anchorage. A beautifull bay but not as sheltered as
our anchorage. In the sand at high water mark we found parts of a ship wreck
including the pins used to hold the timber boat together.

Returning to Imagine Sue desided to fish off the boat. She surprised us all
by catching two Shark Sucker Fish about 450mm long. Not good eating but good
bait for later.

Today we explored the eastern bays. One of which had a small river inlet
with two boats tied up in the mangroves, as if they were there ready for a
cyclone. We also took a look at where the resort was.

After lunch we were met by Eilene, Mark, Alby and Helen from Black Diamond.
They had had a problem with a gearbox on one motor. Luckily we had some
parts to help fix the problem. After the repair we all enjoyed drinks and
nibblies on their back deck as the sun went down.

Unfortunately when it came to head back to Imagine, Sue, Andrew, Karl and
Robyn piled into the dinghy, but the outboard motor wouldnt start. So out
came the oars. Karl and Robyn rowed us back to Imagine.

Tomorrow both boats will head off to Pearl Bay.

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