THE RIGHT WAY ROUND (9th Edition)

Saturday, July 5th, 2009

Onboard ‘Fair Dinkum’ - Mackay - Queensland.

The skipper and crew are getting in some fair sailing and fair winds as they make great progress up the Queensland coast.

We found the skipper doing some maintenance on the dinghy this week, so he is still hard at work as they prepare to set sail for Brampton Island and Airlie Beach.  We hope for good news Tuesday/Wednesday.

Essential gear for getting around mangroves in Queensland – a good light set of rubber boots!

There have been some more radio interviews and an interview on Channel 9 WIN.

Dallas is going to have a well earned break when the relief crew arrive at Airlie Beach/Hamilton Island, and he will rejoin ‘Fair Dinkum’ in Cairns.

Words from Gerr..ard the Gent.

“Fixing the chart plotter to assist with shipping identification really got a work out going into Mackay…..upwards of 50 vessels ‘appeared’ – the fishing fleet hard at work no doubt.  Just when you really need it to work…the sheer number of vessels caused it to go into temporary confusion and…..SHUT DOWN.  A few very anxious moments in the dark, then breathed a sigh of relief….this was fortunately only a temporary hiccup and she came back up again and worked.”

Quote of the Week is from Joshua Slocum –

"The days pass happily with me wherever my ship sails."

 

 Hope the Cameo Crew Guests have booked their air tickets….soon to board ‘Fair Dinkum’ Jodie Ryan & Aaron Neary.

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