Recollections by a seasoned crew member

The trip back to Hobart was much less of a drama, weather wise, than the trip up to Beauty Point. We had a small patch of rough weather which sent things banging and crashing in the galley, and we had some 'rock and rollers' once through the 'gap' at Tasman Island and Cape Pillar, so lunch was off during that ride.

Back at Coles Bay we rested for the day, swimming (the water was freezing, but once the numbness kicked in, it was fine) fishing and experimenting getting people out of the sea with the handy-billy was all good fun; even the Easter Bunny paid us all a visit. The sea was awash with dolphins on our way to Fortescue Bay - it was sheer magic; there were also large numbers of Sooty Faced Albatross, seals and plenty of fish.

Beautiful sunsets, sunrises and moonlight....what more could one ask. Well, there was just one thing we would have asked for. WIND !!!!!! Ah well....you can’t have everything.
It was a fantastic trip nevertheless, and on our final night at Woodbridge we had an absolute ball singing with music, yarns and the odd splash of wine and beer kindly delivered (the pub was shut, a time when the old mobile phone proves its worth!!). Our much-deserved refreshments were personally delivered to the Lady, via the prearranged phone order. A car awaited our arrival and 'give that man a medal' (who must remain anonymous for security reasons!!!!!) handed over the 'grog' to a round of cheers and applause!!

What a wonderful way to round off the trip. Thank you to all.
Barbara Moulton