Sailing Around Australia
Sea Tails: A Well-Oiled Team
By: Phoenix Arrien
We rounded Cape Leeuwin without mishap and dropped anchor at Bunker Bay between Cape Leeuwin and Cape Naturaliste. We lowered the little inflatable ‘fizz boat’ and sped around the
bay kicking up against the small waves. A rope allowed people to swing off the boat and dive into the water; it looked like fun.
We stopped at Busselton and Bunbury to carry the public on twilight sailing, a chance to put our skills to more use and take pride in the ship and each other. We also took shore leave at Bunbury. This seaside city, now with 26,000 inhabitants, was sighted by French explorer Captain De Freycinet from his ship ‘Geographe’ in 1803. Early industries included whaling, farming, mining and commerce. Now, among its attractions are wild dolphins who swim with people at Koombana Bay, more low key then the Monkey Mia dolphins.
Lemme say, I feel proud, I do. Coz’ me biggest personal challenge came on the last day.
Tags: , Bunbury, Bunker Bay, Busselton, Cape Leeuwin, Cape Naturaliste
July 26th, 2008 at 12:54 am
Finally a good blog that has info worth reading
! The last blog i read didnt have as much info as this one . thx