On way to Dunk Island

We had a 4AM tack. We seem to be getting quicker.

We took the forenoon watch that day.

For some reason we were a bit more apprehensive this year when the ship dropped anchor in the ocean and the call made to “jump overboard the pool is open”. Last time our faith in the styer shark deterrent was absolute this time there was some talk that the local sharks have a preference for attacking from below rendering a rifle from the deck useless even harmful. Our fears were exacerbated when a sea snake attacked the RIB our lifeguard was in. The call was given to shift the pool 400m forward and stop your whinging. Needless to say the jumping off the bow sprit photo ops were quickly followed by a hasty scramble back on deck. Our styer shark deterrent fears were confirmed after pool closure when the staff had a shooting practice session at plates and apples. Let’s just say their accuracy was not exactly reassuring.


Here is the corroborating Captains Log entry.