AVATAR II

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Avatar. Apparently it means 'perfect form'. To me it's just a beautiful boat. More specifically a racing trimaran yacht on which I just spent 3 exhilirating days cruising the whitsunday islands. The skipper claimed to have had it up to 35 knots. We made about 18 knots, which still felt pretty bloody quick!!!

The first day was lovely and sunny and hot. We went to Whitehaven beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Almost completely pure white silica sand and sparkling green waters make it absolutely stunning.

The next day was raining and windy. This just made the sailing all the more exciting. A few of us just sat for ages on the pontoons which would rise and fall quite dramatically, showering us with spray. Loved it!! Did a bit of snorkelling too. The coral was pretty impressive, and there were lots of colourful fishes, including some big'uns.

Last day was still grey and a little wet, but the wind completely died away in the afternoon, so our speed dropped dramatically. Never mind.

All in all a great time. Coming up next, in a few days, Fraser Island.

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Photos

Me...
...at Whitehaven Beach

Avatar II...
...helluva boat

More...
...of Whitehaven Beach

The crew...
...who looked after us so well!!!

Comments

[Bradders]

important for Fraser Island
Dude - take some RID - and cover the backs of your legs in it - as Fraser island has some NASTY flying BITING things - sand flies, etc... they are Buggers!