Hook Reef and the Shark

Hook Reef and the Shark

Hook reef is about 24nm northeast of Whitehaven Beach. We set off in the morning and had the lines out to see if we could snag a fish... I am downstairs at the time and all I heard was SHARK! When in fact it was FISH ON!! We started reeling this thing in on the hand...

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Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven is the goto beach in the Whitsundays. Long stretch of white sand and blue water. All the charter and resort excursions end up at Whitehaven. They even bring them in by seaplane. Gets very crowded at one end of the beach in the lee of the island ... which...

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Hamilton Island Marina

Hamilton Island Marina

Stock Up!! ... and a decent shower! Time to come in to a posh place for some provisions and of course, more grog. Seem to be drinking a little more than usual, but then again whose counting. Hamilton Island is an expensive holiday resort with some mega yachts. The...

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Cid Harbour

Cid Harbour

Cid Harbour has been the scene of three recent shark attacks in close succession causing the local council to ban swimming in the harbour. The locals have always known that Cid Harbour was a bad risk for swimming. The reason for the recent attacks are still undefined...

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Making a Difference
There will never be a better opportunity than right now to travel and explore the world. What better way to do it than aboard the good boat MAD. We are taking a chance and getting out into the world to make a difference in our lives and hopefully the people we meet. Setting off on what really is an adventure of a lifetime. So please follow along as we attempt to Make A Difference in our lives aboard MAD.