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<\/p>\nHere are a few more snaps of our recent Shark Bay trip. Notice how glassy-calm the sea is; great for fishing but not too flash for sailing.<\/p>\n
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Derek maintained a constant watch….<\/p>\n
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..while the women worked around the boat…..<\/p>\n
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…and I took the helm and navigated…..<\/p>\n
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Our land based home.<\/p>\n
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Herald Bight…a touch of paradise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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