Wednesday 26 October On the hunt for a decent dive

Magically the wind has abated so we were able to get out to the ilots close to the fringing reef where the guide suggested we'd find good diving. Either we had different expectations of what constitutes a good dive, or the author was satisfied with moon scapes. We didn't find anything worth getting wet for at Mba or Mboa islands. David had an unfortunate accident as we approached the second island when he missed his footing coming up the companionway steps – a duck egg lump and bruise on his right shin and bruising on his left thigh where he fell over the doorway. Ice packs, elevation and anti inflammatory medicine, plus his wonderful ability to heal, resulted in small bruising a full recovery next day.

duck egg leg

With the wind picking up once more in the afternoon we took the prudent option of tucking into the shelter of Timbia Bay for the night. The wind, and unfurling the headsail to take advantage of it, revealed a small tear in the sail along the stitching of the repair when had done in New Zealand.