Stanley Reef aerial

Stanley Reef in Company

We had not been out to the Reef since the end of July and were hanging out for an opportunity to explore again with our cruising buddies on Oceaneer and Clair de Lune. It has been very blowy! But finally this last week we had a small two-day window of calm weather and we took…

Little Bugatti Reef

Paradise, then the Mackay Yoyo

I know, I know we said we were at the Reef for a few weeks… well the weather gods did not agree and neither did Yanmar. But we had some fun, first at the Outer Reef, then island hopping in the Southern Whitsundays, before returning to Mackay for more engine work!

Dusky Butterflyfish and Blue Pullers

The highs and lows of Reef health

When we take family or friends to the Reef, we want to share the sense of wonder we feel and show them how beautiful and precious a healthy reef is. But the reality is that some reefs exhibit signs of disease and degradation and we want to show this too, even if it breaks our…