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07.05.2022 To all my lovely clients and friends ... After 15 successful and fun-filled years in business, ill-health has now forced me into closing my beloved Suntanium studio This decision is certainly not without great sadness and emotion. But I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and, with my hands being so badly affected, will no longer be able to work. ... Over the years I've become great friends with so many of you - relationships I have truly valued and will greatly miss. As this important chapter in my own life closes, I am also looking forward to the next one and to the new experiences that will come from this big change - including a move to Townsville as my husband has been transferred up north for work. Thank you so much for your patronage and support over the years, and especially now, during this time. Sharon x

04.05.2022 Watusi Sailing Not Sailing Blog 9 When you're stuck on a boat in the marina you are very thankful to have a car. With the boat in a state of chaos due to engine... work happening - the same engine that sits in the middle of our saloon - time off the boat is a very good thing. And a car means day trips, and not just to the shopping centre either. Although for someone who hates shopping, these days I do get excited if we need bread and milk. The Mackay region has alot to offer for a hit of nature so with a weekend visit from one of our girls, it was the perfect opportunity to check some of them out. A winding road up to Eungella national park offers magnificent views across the valleys and plains as you head up to a mist shrouded peak. The Eungella Chalet, built in 1933, sits at the top with spectacular views of the Pioneer Valley. What a spot for coffee and scones . An enormous bat colony has claimed the trees right next to the chalet, with hundreds upon hundreds of them hanging like black fruit from the branches. Just down the road is Broken River and home of the elusive platypus. We meandered along the river edge, waited patiently and were rewarded with a sighting of one of these lovely little creatures. They are so much smaller than I imagined, and very busy diving for dinner. What a delight. Finch Hatton Gorge was next. The plan was to hike to the popular Araluen waterfall and take a dip in one of the rock pools. I guess a hot day on a weekend in January school holidays should have alerted us, but the sheer number of cars lining the road either side of the overflowing carpark was enough to turn us off. Instead we found a little gap in the forest along the banks of the creek and scrambled down the rocks to find our own rock pool. After some rock jumping over the volcanic boulders that make up alot of the gorge landscape, a dip in the icy cold fresh water was a welcome gasp. Another day, another day trip. This time we headed up the coast to Airlie Beach to show Samantha one of the more beautiful holiday destination spots. What can I say? She absolutely loved it and has added it to her holiday list. With palm-fringed beaches, alfresco dining, waterfront parks and the fabulous swimming lagoon in the heart of the town, I'm not surprised Samantha was so taken by the place. Moving forward a couple of weeks and we hit the road again. This time Cape Hillsborough national park and the surrounding beaches were up for some exploration. There is a diverse habitat at the national park, ranging from rainforest to eucalyts to mangroves, and also beaches and rocky headlands to walk and hike. The drive out there through fields of sugar cane with rolling green hills and the occasional craggy peak was a pleasure. Due to a lack of research, oops, we arrived at high tide and found that 2 of the walks to lookouts require beach access. This is the same beach that kangaroos and wallabies can be seen on at low tide early morning and late afternoon. We're a bit keen to see them so we'll definitely return at the right time. We followed a 4wd track to Hidden Valley and came out on the south side of the Cape, looking back towards Mackay. We were the only ones there, which was just as well, as the track was very narrow and rough and had only a couple of spots for vehicles to pass each other. The Yuibera tribe lived in this region and the stone fish traps they made are still evident on the shore line here. There's also a fabulous walking track that takes you through eucalyptus trees and mangroves with plenty of information signs along the way explaining how the 2 different species have adapted to survive side by side. We checked out Ball Bay, a gorgeous bay fringed with laden coconut palms and beautiful open parklands. Next was Seaforth. Again, a stunning bit of coastline with lush grass parks running along the waters edge. There is an old-school swimming enclosure here and a caravan/camping site right on the beach. Lots of old fibro fishing shacks are still here though there are a number of new builds moving in on this great little fishing town. We couldn't pass up on a visit to the Old Station Teahouse for coffee and scones (fresh baked that morning). This beautiful old building was originally built in 1904 as the railway station in the township of Marian. The current owners fell in love with the building, easy to do, and moved and restored it at its present location at Cape Hillsborough and run it as a teahouse. This charming building and spectacular surrounding grounds are well worth a visit and the lovely owners are happy for you to wander the garden. With so many amazing places to explore around here, it's great to have a vehicle and the time to discover all that the Mackay Whitsunday region has to offer on land. Add in another stunning sunset to end the day and it's cheers to you all

01.05.2022 Sailing with Watusi blog Reef and Beef 11/1/2022 We traded the sails for wheels and set off on a road trip to the outback. We picked up daughter Lydia and gran...dson Eli for some adventuring. First stop, Rubyvale, for a wee bit of fossicking. Great accommodation in a log cabin, for a bit of authenticity. Most of the managed fossicking sites were closed due to hot weather ( I can vouch for that at 40+) and covid 19. Surprise, surprise. We lucked in with old Bob who owns Monique mine. He was happy to send us down his hand dug mine - 8 years in the making- and show us the ropes. We was fixin' to find ourselves some precious gems and gosh dang, we did. Yeehaw! With our haul of sapphires stashed, it was onwards to Longreach. Landsborough highway is a long ,mostly straight, empty road with vast, flat barren plains spread out as far as the eye can see. You can play Spot the Car, they are so few and far between. You see more roadtrains then any other vehicle out here. And this is just the beginning of the great outback. Just north of Longreach is Captain Starlight's lookout, named after the infamous cattle thief from 1870 who pulled off the biggest cattle heist in history. Being the only hill for many miles, with a rocky outcrop on top, he used it as a lookout to ensure he wasn't being followed. It is also the best spot to watch the sunset. It's a 50 minute drive on dirt roads, keeping a lookout for cattle, horses, emus and kangaroos. And wild pigs, it turns out. We accidentally ran over a western brown snake, highly venomous, and found out it wasn't dead after all. That was a quick retreat to the car. We had a standoff with a bull who had claimed the road. He fronted up, took a bit of a run at us before he conceded that we were bigger. We lugged our sunset drinks and nibbles up the hill, Chris started a camp fire just because, and we watched the majestic sun slowly sink below the horizon. The Stockmans Hall of Fame was fantastic. They were the real pioneers of the outback, along with their wives. They bred them tough back then. The rodeo riders are also a tough lot. We saw a video of the famous 'Chainsaw', the meanest bull ever born. No rider has stayed on longer than 4 seconds. But they kept trying. Add the Qantas museum in, as it's birthplace, and Longreach has alot to offer. The Qantas museum definitely deserved a few hours of our time. We had a guided tour of 4 planes in the airpark and the museum itself had alot of artefacts and interactive displays that told the story of the airline from it's pioneer days to now. Winton and the dinosaurs was the ultimate goal of this roadtrip so on we drove, along more straight roads with those vast dry lands of the outback surrounding us. Eli, our very own palaeontologist in the making, discovered the bones of a mammal from the Macropod family (a.k.a. kangaroo) along the roadside. Not quite the dinosaur he was hoping for. But the Age of Dinosaur Museum provided plenty of old bones. To be able to touch bones that are 95-98 millions years old is unfathomable. As humans, we have barely inhabited this earth. The life-size statues of Australian dinosaurs really helped to put things into perspective. Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways was a 110km trek out of Winton along dirt roads, with clouds of red dust billowing in our wake. Temperatures hit 46c that day, with a hot wind blowing from the west. We sure know how to pick the weather. Again, we had to keep a watch out for cattle on the roads. We saw magnificent Wedgetail eagles with their impressive wingspan of over 2m taking off in front of us, found the daddy of emus, biggest I've seen in the wild, and slowed down for families of kangaroos to cross the road without looking. The tracks of 3 different types of dinosaurs fossilised and in the location they were found was amazing, and quite surreal really. To see a slice of history 95 million years old leaves ones' brain bewildered. Unless that's just my norm. The prints show a story of a lake, a forest, alot of small dinosaurs and a very large carnivorous dinosaur who saw dinner right there in front of him. Of course he gave chase, and the pandemonium that occurred is now part of an amazing exhibit of fossilised prints. Winton was the true home of Qantas but Longreach had a railway station for easy access so has claimed that it for it's own. But Winton has Arno's Wall and The Musical Fence (see photos), Waltzing Matilda centre and some great pubs so there's plenty aside from dinosaurs to bring tourists to the town. Charleville provided an historic house, a space observatory (no tours, unfortunately), a secret WW2 base for American servicemen, a fence of bras, old Bill who joined our breakfast table and regaled us with stories, and a fabulous bakery. We had a stop over at Barcaldine, home of the Tree of Knowledge as well as the birth place of the Australian Labour Party back in 1892. There is so much history in our outback towns. Roma was last on our outback roadtrip, the cattle sale yards in particular. This is the largest sale yard in Australia and what a sight to see. So many bulls, cows and calves. A cacophony of mooing and bellowing, the auctioneer's chant, the agents yelling "yep" when their client is bidding, the pen riders rounding up the cattle and the staff whistling and shouting to move the cattle from pen to weigh bridge to pen. We loved it all, right down to the smell of fresh manure. It was so hard to not buy a baby cow. With a stop at Dalby for a pub lunch and a drive on the new Toowoomba bypass, it was back to Redcliffe to drop the kids off. Then another 1000km trek to Mackay and back to our home on Watusi. That concludes the roadtrip and here's to a well earned beer

27.04.2022 Sailing Watusi blog 8 24/12 We arrived at Thomas Island, southern Whitsundays, with not a soul in sight. It could have been the end of the world and we wouldn't... have known a thing. The night sky was awe inspiring, with millions of stars out. I sighted 3 satellites and watched a star blink out of existence. Makes one feel insignificant in a night sky like that. What a superb location for Xmas day. Still not another boat in sight. With 4 beaches around us, White Bellied eagles soaring above with their impressive nearly 2m wingspan, dugongs in the bay - a rare privilege indeed - and pheasant coucal with their woop-woop sound like gibbons, we felt blessed. There were several turtle tracks on the beaches where the females have hauled themself up to lay nests full of eggs under sand piles, high above the waterline. A tasty grass emporer was the catch of the day and shark on the hook gave Chris a good fight. Shark broke the line. He won that battle. Boxing day treats. A private bay except for a family on one of our beaches for a couple of hours. Yes, feeling proprietous. A large fish, biggest Chris has caught to date, aside from the shark that broke the line. Kayaking in a bay so flat and smooth like satin, we could see all the coral bombies and fish under us. Bushwalking, snorkelling, watching a pod of dolphins feeding. Fresh whole fish on the BBQ, minus head and tail so it would fit. Not quite whole then. Just a touch of bragging on Chris's behalf Late afternoon brought us a shower of rain. And an evening of the water brimming with bait fish, massive schools of them in their thousands, all around the boat. When we shone a torch on them they went berserk, jumping out of the water, many of them sacrificing themselves for fresh bait by jumping into the kayaks. The late shower also brought out flying ants. More like bull ants. We didn't really know what that meant until the next day. There were dozens and dozens of them, sans wings, building nests everywhere on the boat. Within looped ropes, under covers, on line-wrapped winches, in the kayaks, under jerry cans. Eebie jeebies! Lucky they were only topside but still took a couple of hours to sort those rotters out. And clean up the wings. We kept finding random groups of ants over the next few days, still trying to nest. What a difference a day makes. Come Wednesday, strong winds and more rain were forecast for the next few days. We decided to head to Port Newry, on the coast, 25nm north of Mackay. It's like a little harbour with islands helping to provide protection from bad weather from most directions. We had a late start so Chris could have a nap as he'd been up half the night concerned about the anchor holding in the increasing winds. Prepping the boat to leave had us both looking like drowned rats. We headed off from the calm waters of our Thomas Island Bay to 2m waves, a swell coming at us, lashing rain and strong winds. The wind wasn't very cooperative in direction either and we were soon down to 1-2kn. 2 hours in and our 21nm run went from a 4 hour trip to around 9+ hours. Due to limited anchorages at Port Newry and given our journey so far, Captain's decision was to turn around and get back to the relative calm of Thomas Island. By 3pm we were re-anchored in the bay, still in lashing rain mind you, only to get a weather warning of gale force winds up to 35kn expected overnight. Oh joy. To top it off, the alternator wasn't working as it should, so no power was being put into the batteries. All that motoring, no reward and back where we started. Chris rigged up the tarp over the cockpit area and got the generator cranked to get some power in the batteries. The upshot of the day was we both got very well showered, several times. Or in Chris's case, he just stayed wet. We also gained some experience in these weather conditions and how the boat, and us, handled it. The boat and Chris? No problem. Me? Mmmm. NYE day. We had dealt with the horrendous weather over the last few days quite well. Winds were clocked at 49kn in the Whitsundays. So glad the storms have passed. We're running out of wine, cigarettes, coca-cola and dry towels. We're running low on toilet paper, dishwashing liquid, water, fuel for the generator - needed to put power in the batteries as there's no sun for the solar panels either. And no company. Lucky we're content with our own. Worst of all though, there's no champagne to celebrate the end of 2021. Guess we break out the 12 year old Balvenie single malt whiskey and a Montecristo Cuban cigar. Happy new year to you all. Cheers to an amazing 2022

13.04.2022 Sailing with Watusi blog 6 8/12 We left airlie and headed to Bauer Bay, South Molle Island. We tacked our way there as the wind was on the nose and very light. ...Bit of motorsailing going on too. What a beautiful and calm bay, with a sand bridge at low tide joining with Middle Molle Island. And fish. Chris caught one as soon as we anchored. Another grass emporer. Lucky they taste nice because they're the only ones that jump on the hook. A derelict resort, destroyed by Cyclone Debbie in 2017, sits here in prime position just waiting for the Chinese to do something with. They own the leasehold along with Daydream Island resort. Aside from the derelict resort, South Molle Island is a national park. There are several walking tracks traversing the island so we went off exploring. We climbed stone steps, scrambled over boulders, trekked through rainforests and tramped through grasslands. All this to the accompaniment of cicadas, kookaburras, cockatoos and the ever present horseflies. I've only just gotten over the midgey pox and now we contend with horseflies. Everywhere we go. Even the toilet. I love that Chris politely tells the horseflies to "Go away or I'll kill you". There were some spectacular views of the bays around Sth Molle, and of the Whitsunday Islands, from various spots during our exploration. The beauty surrounding us just blows me away every day. We met a lovely couple, Donna and Neil on Resolute, who were also enjoying the delights of South Molle Island. Together, we enjoyed the delights of a cheese platter and sundowners. Then night-time drinks. Then one-for-the-road drinks. Great company and a great night. 10/12 We departed Baurer Bay and headed south to Lindeman Island. Had a north wind, a bit on the gentle side. We managed 4kn. Woohoo! Slow going to cover 20 nm. Plantation Bay is just around a headland from the now deserted Club Med. So sad to see these once beautiful holiday resorts sitting run down and empty. Plantation Bay is yet another stunning bay worth exploring. Chris got a workout just getting us to shore. The outboard motor karked it. The same motor we just had serviced. So rowing it was. And a good effort from Chris. Captain of the dinghy, he is. The beach offered a good stretch of golden sand edged by forest with scattered groups of boulders to climb around. And no-one else on the beach. Perfect. Shaw Island was right next door so we motored the 3nm to Burning point bay. We have lovely memories from our last voyage of a fabulous night on the beach here. There were 7 or 8 boats and we gathered on the beach for sundowners, a BBQ, and the sharing of adventures. The best part, aside from the face plant into the sand by one gorgeous woman, was the beautiful friends we have made. This time we had the beach to ourselves so we kayaked in, no choice of course, and roamed the beach and rocks. I absolutely love the boulders we see on so many of the beaches. They make the landscape so interesting, and add beauty to what is already a stunning vista. With a cyclone developing way off the coast, 35knot winds were predicted. Since we had an outboard motor needing repairs, we decided on a run back up to Airlie Beach . This also afforded us some protection from the coming winds. With a south easterly blowing hard we sailed at a cracking 8 to 8.5 knots and covered 30nm in just 4 hours. So, back to Airlie. Back to the pub. Back to the pokies. Cheers all

08.04.2022 Another beautiful day in paradise. Under sail heading to Blue Pearl Bay at Hayman Island. Snorkelling is on the agenda

22.03.2022 Sailing with Watusi blog 5 It's the little things. The blissful, beautiful, interesting and challenging little things that happen on a day to day basis. It's th...e beautiful sunrises, if you're up early enough, sunsets and starry nights. It's the amazing landscapes of emerald green islands with golden sands and dazzling aqua waters. It's that every island, bay and beach is different. It's that every reef is worthy of a snorkel. It's that icy cold corona or that delicious berry infused gin and soda. It's the interesting meals we put together when stocks are low and there's no fresh anything. Packet mash and 2 minute noodles go with everything. It's the midgy bites that get infected and make you look like you have the pox. It's the sunburn and the nose that peels more layers of skin than you thought you had. It's the pinprick hole in the jerrycan that leaked nearly all your fuel for the generator and dinghy motor. It's the broken hose that poured all your fresh water into the bilge while the motor's running so you can't hear the water gushing. It's the little things. There's no need for a dull moment with life on a boat. I emptied the bilge by hand pump while Chris cranked up the Rainman watermaker (thanku Brett Swann) to make fresh water, as long as the fuel holds out of course. I am the bilge cleaner extraordinaire and champion mooring pickeruperer while Chris is the Captain Fixer of all things broken and worn. Every day I learn something new. Chris knows everything already, of course. His fishing stats are improving too. So far we've enjoyed 1 coral trout and 3 emporers. And I've enjoyed many snorkels over tropical fish and coral filled reefs. I admire all the pretty things while Chris does the hard yards and provides us with food. A few days ago we were anchored at Sawmill Beach at Whitsunday Island. We woke to an otherworldly vista around us. There was a light mist rising from the sea and up the treed hillsides. The water was like a lake of undulating turquoise satin, barely moving the boat. Two orange breasted welcome shallows flitted around the boat twittering to each other. The only other sounds were bird songs from the hills. Such beauty and tranquillity. From Sawmill beach we hiked up to the Whitsunday Peak, a steep and challenging hike similar to the hike to the Whitsunday Cairn. We know how to pick them. When we made it to the top the only words that came out of me were "Wow Wow Wow". Unlike the climb up when it was mutterings of "not more f#*king steps". The view from the top is something to behold. The islands are laid out before you to feast your eyes on. The sea ranges in colours from dark blue to aqua to turquoise, with reefs visible thru the water. No photo could do it justice, tho I did try. We headed in to Airlie Beach from there, to celebrate Chris's birthday. With a pokie hit. It's also time to reprovision the boat for the next leg of our journey. So cheers to Chris, and to all of you

03.03.2022 Sailing with Watusi blog 4 Saba Bay at Hook Island, what a beautiful spot to snorkel. Bit of a trade secret, me thinks. There was a steady stream of snorkel tou...rs stopping here for an hour at a time but it's a spot we've not heard talk of before. The coral was spectacular, with bright yellow, orange, pink and purple colours. There were large clams in iridescent purples and greens and even some zebra striped ones. I spotted threadfin and vagabond butterfly fish, 6 banded and emporer angelfish, stripeys with their bright yellow stripes, parrot fish sporting all the colours of the rainbow, pretty rock cod and coral trout. Sorry Chris, I didn't have the speargun to catch us a trout for dinner. From Saba we headed to Cateran Bay on Border Island. We've been here before but it was worth a second visit. We had the bay to ourselves. Again. Seems we should call ourselves The Nigels. The climb up to the top rewards you with beautiful views of both the north and south sides of the island. And in the water there is the reef of course. This time I disturbed a turtle having a nap. I was astounded at how fast they can move. He was like the Flash of the turtle world. We headed to Tongue Bay at Whitsunday Island for a couple of nights. Chris threw a line in and caught a Remora fish. These pretty fish look like baby sharks but the dorsal fin acts as a sucker that attaches to larger marine animals like sharks, dolphins and whales. Well, when Chris pulled him up a massive sea monster followed him up to the surface. He was an enormous potato cod, about 2 metres long, and he took a shine to our boat. He hung out with us for several hours. Between the silty water and him being camera shy, it was hard to get a good shot of him tho. We took a stroll up to the Hill inlet lookout. The views from there are, again, spectacular. The sandbars in the inlet and the curve of Whitehaven bay with its gleaming white sand are photo worthy that's for sure. Not much in the Whitsundays isn't. So to Whitehaven beach we went. You can't pass up a swim in these waters or a walk on the finest, whitest silica sand you've ever had between your toes. And then there's the hike up to the lookout for another view of this amazing 7 kilometre stretch of beach. We settled on a mooring at Chalkies Beach, just across the bay from Whitehaven beach. This beach also boast the same soft white silica sand as Whitehaven but with a lovely reef to snorkel on. Of course I jumped in to do just that, and left Chris fishing for our dinner. No luck with a fish so we had to settle for steak on the BBQ. Bloody tough life, I tell you. With a beautiful clear sky, a lovely sunset and a million stars to gaze at, that's a goodnight from me, and a goodnight from the other Nigel.

15.02.2022 Sailing with Watusi blog 3 Butterfly Bay to Whitsunday Cairn Beach We awoke to another day of solitude at Butterfly Bay. Such bliss. A snorkel session was the... 1st order of the day. Before the 1st day tripper tour boat showed up I found myself a beautiful turtle to swim with, a moray eel completely out of his hidey hole and then came across my first maori wrasse. Man, they are huge! So impressive to see. But time to move on. Langford Island, here we come. Langford Island is only tiny but has a long sand spit exposed at low tide where you can walk in to snorkel the reef running alongside. We motored in to pick up a mooring and, having seen one of our daughters pull this manoeuvre, I was so impressed I thought I'd try it too. We pulled along side and I snagged the line with my boat hook but we were going too fast. I had to let go of the hook, run down the boat shedding sunglasses, hat and shoes on my way and dive off the back of the boat to rescue the boat hook. I didn't do it with as much finesse as Lydia, but I was triumphant. We spent the night at the bay opposite called Stonehaven Bay then meandered around to Nara inlet on Hook Island. With a severe storm warning in place for the afternoon/evening, Nara offered a safe anchorage. It's a beautiful inlet, very fiord like, with tree covered rocky hills on either side and the most beautiful aqua waters that you've ever seen. And that you are advised to Not swim in. Nara inlet is a breeding ground for hammerhead sharks. Need I say more. We rock scrambled up the creek with no water and walked up to the lookout where the aboriginal cave drawings are. Great view of our boat from there. We had a visit from one of the locals, cocky little fellow he was. Helped himself to Chris's nuts and took a fancy to me too. The next day he showed up at not-quite-the-crack-of-dawn and squawked til he got Chris out of bed. He was after another hit of Chris's nuts. That's wild cockatoos for you, no manners. But a lovable larrikan that's for sure. We putted around to Whitsunday island's Cairn Beach for the next couple of nights. There is a fringeing reef there you can swim to from the boat or the shore. The snorkelling was fabulous. Tons of different corals and good variety of fish. I even spotted two clown fish in a sea anenome. The next day dawned with heavy cloud cover and thunder rumbling around us. We decided to hike up to the Whitsunday Cairn. What else do you do on an overcast day. This is a steep and challenging track and the rain came just as we tackled it. Of course. We stopped to catch our breathe and realised we were only 10mins into the walk, which left just 2hrs 50mins to go. Phew! Despite the rain and heavy cloud cover, the view from the top was spectacular and the huge volcanic rock formation (the cairn) was something to see. Back on the boat and the rain really set in. There we were, naked as the day we were born, rigging up a tarp so we could get the generator outside and cranked up to replenish the batteries. No sun, no solar power. And I finally got my hair properly rinsed of salt water. It's the small things that make you happy. On that note, a glass of chilled vino makes me very happy. Cheers all See more

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02.02.2022 Sailing blog 2 Gloucester Island to Whitsundays Gloucester Island is a national and marine park island with only a couple of bays to anchor in. We lucked in, w...ith Bona Bay being completely empty of anyone else. There were even fish here, not to snorkel but to catch. So Chris caught one, a grassy emporer. And we all know that is a feat in itself. This could be a turning point for Chris's catch stats. We had a lovely walk along the beach, scrambled over some rocks, opened some fresh oysters and, surprise surprise, found his and her toilets. What a great day. After the one night there we motored through the channel between Cape Gloucester and Gloucester Island at high tide and it was a piece of cake. Our 1st adventure north took us through this channel with only 10cm under our keel at one point. We didn't need a repeat of that bit of anxiety. We motor-sailed on to Haymen Island, the first island in the whitsunday chain. We snagged a mooring in Blue Pearl Bay and cranked up the BBQ to feast on the fish Chris had caught. With a fresh mango salad and a perfectly cooked whole fish, well, what can I say. I'd be envious of me right now too. The next day should have been an amazing snorkelling day at Blue Pearl Bay. Unfortunately, we awoke to dark skies and a weather forecast of winds up to 50kms coming. We sailed into Airlie Beach to hide from the wind for the next couple of days. Turns out it was a good call. We had a leaking water pump that needed a rebuild. And a dinghy motor in need of a service. We also got a lot of rain, all day, the first day. I know the weather can be contrary but from a 10% chance of rain and up to 4ml to all day rain and nearly 40ml, I wonder why the meteorologists bother to give us a forecast at all. We spent most of the day getting wet, getting wetter then just staying wet. Lucky it's so warm up here. Saturday dawned beautiful and clear so off to Hook Island we did sail. At 6knots all the way, it was lunch time when we came into Butterfly Bay. We were out of drinking water so we had to crank up the generator to make some more. How rude! It guaranteed we had the bay to ourselves tho ;) . Did a spot of snorkelling then had a chilled evening with a fat Cuban cigar and scotch for Chris and red wine and chocolate for me. Now this is living. Cheers all

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18.01.2022 Brazilian/Bikini Waxing Tip If you're getting waxed for a big event like a wedding or vacation , and it's your first time or it's just been a while since your last wax, I recommend scheduling two waxing sessions - one about a month before, and then another one at least 2 to 3 days before the event/holiday. Your first wax won't always be 'perfect' due to hair growth cycles, but the second wax will be , once every hair follicle is on the same 'schedule', so to speak!

18.01.2022 The final step in any skincare routine should always be to MOISTURISE - daily, morning and night. Its important for creating a protective barrier against free radicals and moisture loss (one of the main causes of wrinkles). For better penetration you should apply your moisturiser to slightly damp skin after toning. However, not all moisturisers are created equal and more expensive doesnt always mean better quality. Im a huge advocate for using natural, organic skin care pr...oducts and am proud to stock the gorgeous EarthSentials Natural Skin Management range here at Suntanium. The special ingredients in their unique formula have lasting effects on skin hydration and smoothness. They can also be customised with essential oils, herbal extracts and tinctures for your particular skin health needs, bringing about the best results for your skin!

18.01.2022 New tour just loaded for Winelands and Back Country NSW. One departure only on 19 November so if youd like to experience some first class wine and learn some ...new bush skills then this tour is for you. Starting and ending in Orange you get to experience wine, bush food, sleeping in a swag (or a tent), star gaze, and stories around campfires. Jump over to www.thereisnoplacelikehome.com.au/nsw for all the details See more

16.01.2022 Thanku, you lovely ladies, for your lovely, kind and encouraging words. My life is filled with beautiful places as well as your beautiful souls

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15.01.2022 Lets talk eye brows ... the key to great looking eye brows is making sure theyre shaped properly. Badly shaped brows can change the look of your face quite dramatically. Generally, the most flattering shape for you will be the one that most closely resembles the natural contours of your brows. If you think your eye brows need some TLC call or text 0413 617 818 to book in and see me. I can do anything from an eye brow tidy to full eye brow shaping to suit your face and eye s...hape. Read more about eye brow waxing and brow and lash tinting at Suntanium here https://bit.ly/2WchWh1

14.01.2022 >> DIY Beauty Tip << SUGAR SCRUBS ... exfoliating, moisturising and easy to make at home! Theyre also gentle which makes them a great choice for sensitive skin types and the only choice Id recommend for the face. 1/ Pick an oil - this really comes down to personal preference. Jojoba oil (while more expensive) is perfect as it closely resembles our own skins oils. Grape seed oil is light, absorbs quickly, and is full of antioxidants (helpful for skin disorders and rashes). ...Sweet almond oil is slightly greasier but is a great source of vitamin E and omega 3. Virgin coconut oil is heavier again but is packed with antioxidants, is anti-fungal and very moisturising. 2/ Grab some sugar - white is best but a 50/50 mix of white and brown smells amazing! 3/ Mix 1 cup of sugar with cup of your choice of oil. If using coconut oil then do a 50/50 mix of sugar to oil as coconut is solid at room temperature. 4/ Add a couple of drops of your favourite essential oil (lavender, peppermint or geranium are all good choices) and, voila, your very own homemade sugar body scrub.

14.01.2022 There's no beauty treatment that incites fear in the hearts (and nether regions) of women more than the famous (or infamous) Brazilian wax. It's similar to a bikini wax, except everything is removed. Yes, everything! All the hair from the front to the back is suddenly gone. To bare or not to bare? That is the question! First and foremost, as with any grooming habit, you should only wax your pubic region if you really want to. Some people don't want to deal with any mainte...nance down there, and that's fine. Some people trim, and that's fine, too. Some people want it all gone, and some people want to trim shapes into it or dye it purple. Whatever floats your grooming boat is up to you. But if you do want to go the Brazilian, Suntanium offers a private and comfortable studio where you will always see the same beautician. Plus I'm offering 20% off Brazilian waxing for first time clients!!

12.01.2022 Last month I posted about the best order for application of skincare products where I recommended using a TONER. This step should be done after cleansing and before moisturising daily, morning and night. Personally, I use EarthSentials Rose Tonic toner/skin spritzer - its beautiful! (And available at Suntanium.) It contains no alcohol so its not drying on the skin. Saturated with water-soluble botanicals from rose petals, the Rose Tonic has many uses:... as a toner, to create the perfect balance for your skin while re-hydrating and invigorating your complexion spray over makeup for that dewy look as a hydrating skin spritzer, perfect for air-conditioned environments that can dry out your skin See more

12.01.2022 I have many years experience in spraying beautiful, natural-looking tans and helping my clients choose the most suitable tone for their complexion. Text or call 0413 617 818 to book in your spring glow

11.01.2022 Let's talk eye brows ... the key to great looking eye brows is making sure they're shaped properly. Badly shaped brows can change the look of your face quite dramatically. Generally, the most flattering shape for you will be the one that most closely resembles the natural contours of your brows. If you think your eye brows need some TLC call or text 0413 617 818 to book in and see me. I can do anything from an eye brow tidy to full eye brow shaping to suit your face and eye s...hape. Read more about eye brow waxing and brow and lash tinting at Suntanium here https://bit.ly/2WchWh1

11.01.2022 Theres no beauty treatment that incites fear in the hearts (and nether regions) of women more than the famous (or infamous) Brazilian wax. Its similar to a bikini wax, except everything is removed. Yes, everything! All the hair from the front to the back is suddenly gone. To bare or not to bare? That is the question! First and foremost, as with any grooming habit, you should only wax your pubic region if you really want to. Some people dont want to deal with any mainte...nance down there, and thats fine. Some people trim, and thats fine, too. Some people want it all gone, and some people want to trim shapes into it or dye it purple. Whatever floats your grooming boat is up to you. But if you do want to go the Brazilian, Suntanium offers a private and comfortable studio where you will always see the same beautician. Plus Im offering 20% off Brazilian waxing for first time clients!!

11.01.2022 How consistent are you with your waxing schedule? A Brazilian wax lasts three to six weeks. The hair does grow backalbeit finer and lighterso youll have to do it again. Many of my clients are veterans of the Brazilian and swear that the first time hurts the worst and that the pain dramatically lessens with the more waxings you get. Sticking to a regular waxing schedule is key! Why every three to four weeks? Because typically thats the time it takes for your hair to hit ...that magical 1/4-inch length. (If you have coarser hair, or hair that doesnt grow fast, you may be able to hold off for up to six weeks.) The good thing is, at Suntanium, you dont have to face a stranger every time you get waxed. You will always see the same beautician

10.01.2022 Brazilian/Bikini Waxing Tip If youre getting waxed for a big event like a wedding or vacation , and its your first time or its just been a while since your last wax, I recommend scheduling two waxing sessions - one about a month before, and then another one at least 2 to 3 days before the event/holiday. Your first wax wont always be perfect due to hair growth cycles, but the second wax will be , once every hair follicle is on the same schedule, so to speak!

10.01.2022 Monthly facials are an important part of your Summer skincare. The increased heat, humidity, and sun exposure can really wreak havoc on your skin. 3 reasons not to skip your Summer spa treatment: balances oil production... keeps your pores clear combats sun damage Don’t let Summer spoil your beauty regime. Check out my facial spa treatments here https://bit.ly/2EDn4ii or call 0413 617 818 and I can recommend a treatment that best suits your skin type and condition. You'll leave feeling completely relaxed and refreshed, and your skin will be glowing!

09.01.2022 Im always grateful to receive such kind words and feedback from my lovely clients. A big THANK YOU to all of you who have taken a moment to share your Suntanium experiences. If you havent already and would like to leave a Facebook recommendation or Google review, I would really appreciate it

08.01.2022 Suffering from post wax, pesky ingrowns? It's often worse during these warmer months where sweat and dead skin block the follicle, trapping hair beneath the skin's surface so it grows back in on itself. I recommend 'Ingrown Zone' - a gentle, easy way to prevent and treat ingrown hair on the face, legs, bikini area and underarms. It's scientifically formulated with tea tree oil, resorcinol, bromelain and vitamin A. Pick some up next time you visit Suntanium for a wax!

06.01.2022 Sailing with Watusi What a great start to our latest adventure. We motored from Townsville to Magnetic Island to give the motor a run. We pulled in to Florenc...e Bay and, wonder of wonders, we had the beautiful bay all to ourselves. Such a great spot to hide from the northerly wind. Not only that, it's a fabulous snorkelling spot too. Huge batfish swam around the boat, and me when I joined them in the water. Very friendly and nosey creatures. The coral reef in the middle of the bay was an auspicious start to many snorkelling sessions to come. There was plenty of soft and hard coral and a good array of colourful fish. The next day was a sunrise start to a full day of sailing. We had 67nm to cover and a good northerly wind to push us south. Not such a smooth start though. One of the lines for the headsail jammed in the winch. After much blood ( Chris slashed his palm with a slip of the screwdriver), sweat and muscle power Chris managed to free the line. Thankfully the rest of the day was just plain sailing. Cape Upstart in a north wind is not a comfortable anchorage at all but to avoid a night sail we anchored for the night. After a washing machine night with not a lot of sleep we were well ready to head further south to Cape Gloucester. If yesterday wasn't a smooth start, then today was trophy worthy for a rough start. First the batteries were too flat to start the engine. Battery jump charger sorted that. Then the engine was overheating. We found a stick in the water filter blocking the very important water flow to cool the engine. Problem sorted. But wait, there's more. Chris saw the alternator fan belt was shredded. That explains the flat batteries. The dining table had to then be unscrewed and pulled apart so Chris could pull the water pump out to get to the alternator to replace the fan belt. Of course, not all parts and tools required for the job were in the same place. One trashed cabin and 2 & 1/2 hours later, the repairs were done. At 2.5 knots an hour, straight into the wind and swell, we slowly putted our way out of Cape Upstart. Once we cleared the headland it was back to just the wind in our sails and a crackin' 8 knots an hour. Nothing like making up for lost time. We arrived at Cape Gloucester under a heavy dark sky and anchored up for the night. We had a quick dinner in the cockpit, hoping to beat the storm. Nope. Half way through dinner we had to relocate downstairs. Then the fun really began. The anchor dragged so we had to up anchor and try again. In the dark. In a the thunderstorm. With lightning all around. Well, we live on a steel boat. So there I was at the front of the boat, balanced on a slim piece of timber, holding onto the headsail with one hand and torch in the other, praying that no lightning hit the boat while the bow bounced in and out of the water. Mission accomplished and fresh rain showers had by both of us. Time for a well earned glass of wine and a piece of chocolate. Cheers to all.

04.01.2022 I'm always grateful to receive such kind words and feedback from my lovely clients. A big THANK YOU to all of you who have taken a moment to share your Suntanium experiences. If you haven't already and would like to leave a Facebook recommendation or Google review, I would really appreciate it

01.01.2022 If you are in Redcliffe this Sunday make sure you come and say hello to me at the Redcliffe Markets. Ill be there to talk to you about the wonderful trips you ...can do in Australia. Enter on the day to go in the draw to win a big hamper of goodies and grab your discount voucher so I can kick start your next holiday. Cant wait to see you. See more

19.12.2021 Hello all of you beautiful ladies. It's been a while since I've posted anything so here's an update for you. Most of you don't know that way back in May I ended up in hospital the night before we were due to sail off for our 3 month adventure. I was in severe pain due to an acute inflammatory response in pretty much every joint in my body. Our cast off day was delayed a week and we sailed away with a suspected diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, steroids and painkillers. This... added to the challenges we already faced of me learning to sail as we went. By the time we returned to Brisbane after 10 weeks away, I was crippled with pain and totally useless. After a rheumotology appointment confirming rheumatoid arthritis we had no idea when or if the prescribed drugs would be effective, therefore I had no choice but to close the business down. My apologies again to all of you and many thanks for the loyalty you all shown me. Moving forward, the drugs are working well, I'm off the morphine and we're back on the boat. Nothing like a major health scare to make you prioritise your life. My husband has now quit his job and we are sailing into our future. I'll be posting my blogs on this pages for now but will be setting up a Watusi sailing fb page soon if you wish to follow our adventures. You can also friend my personal page if you would like to. That is 'Sharon Whitfield', and I'm with an elephant in my photo Take care, you lovely ladies See more