Gypsea Fever: GYPSEA fever

From: Marie Hancock

Thursday is a sad day when 3 of the crew on GYPSEA Fever leave Sydney bound. We have visited some of the most beautiful places in Australia and for all of us a lifetime of memories. I cannot describe in a few words the experiences that we have had. We have encountered calm waters, heavy seas, some dramas and a lot of laughter on the way. We have had the privilege of watching dolphins at play, whales on their way north, plus sting rays, turtles and butterfly fish waiting to be fed at the back of the boat (sorry stern).

Phoebe has had the most magical time and fitted in with her older !!!! peers very well, inspite of her having 2 days with no sea legs. I have taken her threats very seriously not to put any photos on the blog or Facebook. Not too sure that she took her duty as galley slave very studiously though!

Today we have visited Whitehaven Beach which has the most amazing white and squeaky sand. As we couldn't anchor Ron took the dinghy ashore for us to have a walk on the beach, unfortunately for him when trying to get the dinghy afloat for our return to GF he was unceremoniously dumped overboard, nobody could help him because we were all uncontrollable with laughter.

We have spent the last 4 nights moored in bays with calm waters, beautiful sunsets and starry skies, but now sadly on our way back to Airlie Beach for us to leave on Thursday morning. I think all crew members have, inspite of limited space! got on very well, with new formed friendships and there have been no mutiny on the bounty moments.

Unfortunately we have had no fish suppers.

Rosie (Joan) gets plastered - a snorkelling mishap.

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Jane and I have discovered a new hobby - kayaking - but not too sure about venturing out on Parammata river just yet.

Spot the deliberate mistake - sent me out without a life jacket - Hmm guess they got fed up of my cooking.