Things just keep getting better and better as we go along. Airlie Beach is the sparkling jewel and main centre of the Whitsunday coast. The hills surrounding the town offer views to die for and are peppered with four star resorts and accommodations. Our gorgeous and delightful niece and nephew showed us around town and encouraged us to take a sailing adventure aboard the famous racing yacht "Ragamuffin". Maxi Ragamuffin launched in 1979 as Bumblebee 4 started her racing life with outright line honours in that year's Sydney to Hobart race. In 1983 she was renamed Ragamuffin and set about making her mark in Australia by winning race after race many years running. She is a spectacular 80ft (24 metre) racing yacht and is Big & Fast!
We boarded the yacht early on a beautiful sunny, windy day and headed out to Whitehaven Beach for a picnic lunch on the beach. Stretching like a pure-white ribbon beside a sea of crystal turquoise water, Whitehaven Beach is stunning and considered one of the top 10 beaches in the world. After being shuttled ashore by tender we spent two glorious hours lounging ashore and swimming in the crystal clear waters and then enjoyed a yummy picnic lunch. Then it was back on board for the journey home under full sail. What a thrilling ride. It was one of the days that we will always look back on and smile. This laid back tropical lifestyle is definitely addictive and seducing.
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