Sea mammals have always held a special fascination for us. Wherever we sail, we are privileged to see many humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and even the endangered dugong. Like all other mammals these creatures are warm-blooded, breathe air via lungs and suckle their young. In addition, they are supremely adapted to life underwater:…
During each of our sailing adventures, we keep a journal to share our experiences with friends and family. This time our cruise was very special, since Chris’ sister Véronique and her husband Didier were joining us from France for a three weeks’ voyage on board Take It Easy. They had never cruised before, so this…
The Red-Capped Dotterel (Charadrius ruficapillus) is one of the most widespread beach nesting shorebirds in Australia and yet we had never been able to observe this wader at close quarters, let alone photograph it. It was particularly exciting to discover this little creature on my birthday, and it is with great pleasure that we are…
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