The crossing of the infamous Wide Bay Bar at the southern end of Fraser Island is the stuff of many a hairy tale amongst salty dogs in marinas along the east coast. The Bar is crossed via a zigzag series of 3 navigational waypoints and has a section known as the "Mad Mile" (between waypoints 2 and 3) due to a narrow passage with breaking surf on both sides.
Sailing lore suggests that it is bad luck to embark on a voyage on Friday http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailors'_superstitions.
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| Bimini by Murray, bunting by Sophie. |
