By Nora E
August 11, 2024
Written by Nicole G., Mate on Tonga
Our day began bright and early to the wake-up call of a downpour of rain at 6:30 a.m., jolting everyone out of their sleeping bags. Despite the soggy start to the day, breakfast was a hit thanks to Chef Paige, who treated us to some pancakes. It was one of our favorite breakfasts we have had yet.
With our bellies full and our fingers sticky, our skipper of the day Emma flawlessly dedocked from Nanny Cay. The excitement continued as we raised the sails and immediately sailed right into a squall. It was a wet and wild ride. After navigating through the squall, we arrived at Little Harbor and picked the best parking spot. Here at Little Harbor, we use a method of anchoring called Mediterranean Anchoring in which we drop anchor and tie a stern line on shore to a rock.
After lunch, our divers embarked on their underwater explorations. The first dive took them to the Willy T shipwreck, where spooky skeletons and beer bottles set the scene. Parker amazed everyone with an underwater backflip off the plank, while Chase swam upside down into the ship. They even encountered a curious pufferfish during this dive.
The second dive site, Black Forest, was a stunning coral reef wall teeming with life. A big barracuda followed them around, along with a trumpet fish, a nurse shark, a stingray, and a lobster.
Back on fleet, we had a blast tubing and participated in Colgate practicals, including a successful man-overboard recovery drill using a life jacket. When everyone came back from their afternoon activities, we set off on a hike to explore an old cigarette factory, marveling at the remaining murals in the abandoned building.
As the day wound down, we enjoyed a delicious dinner before gearing up for a night snorkel. We capped off the evening with a game of reverse charades, rounding out a day full of unforgettable experiences.
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