Trial by ordeal Swan Point, Tasmania, Australia
By nutwood on 01-Dec-12. Waypoint GA4750

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Type: Moveable
Container: Other
Coordinates: S41° 15.211' E146° 57.861' (WGS 84)
  55G 497013E 5433098N (UTM)
Elevation: 3 m
Local Government Area: West Tamar

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This is the nastiest of the caches we are entering into the caching games this year.  Most of our entries should be easy, given appropriate hints, so we felt it only reasonable to include a more challenging hide. Please give some thought as to where you re-hide this cache. Once you have found it, you'll realise it's potential, and it's limitations. This cache could be open to muggling if hidden in the wrong location.

We'll be archiving this cache at the conclusion of the games as we created it specifically for this event and it doesn't seem appropriate as a general moveable. Given the difficulty level, we are only allowing "Found" logs from those cachers adhering to the rules of Bingo. We would also ask that finders take care not to include spoilers in their logs, at least for a while. This cache is intended to be a challenge!

There's a special spell that will help you when you are at GZ:

Start at the place where there is nothing, then spin around three times the correct way. Continue to spin in this direction until you reach the lucky number. Reverse direction and spin widdershins until you pass the lucky number and stop at the unlucky number. From here it's a short spin the correct way to a finish on the lucky number. The spell is now complete.

This is a Bingo cache so we ask finders to respect the rules. Please do not log a find unless you are prepared to move this cache to a new location at least one kilometre from where you found it.

11th December: It's reached the stage of the game where the nature of this cache has become an open secret. It's actually a plywood dinghy. The special spell is the secret to undoing the combination lock that secures it. We've added this information so that future finders can come equipped for the challenge. At the start of the games it was water tight so the adventurous might get by with a set of oars or even a punt. Please give thought to where you relocate it to though. If you get caught out and the 1km has left you somewhere dodgy, let us know and we'll happily assist.

Feel free to post images for the entertainment of all!

Hints

Uvqr hcfvqr qbja!
ROT 13: ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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Logs

This cache has been temporary disabled for over 90 days, so we will be archiving it to de-clutter the database.

When the cache is ready to be activated again the owner can place an 'unarchived' log and it will go live.
 
04-Feb-13
Time for this cache to stop moving and start considering life back in the dam.
 
29-Jan-13
Moved 183.86km
Well spotted Budgie. Laughing
I've been a bit hesitant about putting this one back out as it's sustained some damage in it's travels. The keels partly broken off and whilst I'm not losing too much sleep over this, I'd prefer for it not to get worse. I'd hoped to do some repairs over the weekend, but time ran out, so back out it goes.
I don't think anyone is awaiting this cache, it sat for four weeks at JAB's, but if they are, please could you take care and only move it locally so that I can chase it down and hopefully re-attach the keel.
 
29-Jan-13
Noticed this one has not been put back out again
 
23-Jan-13
Collected
 
28-Dec-12
Good photo Budgie. I believe the scrutineers are carefully measuring the move distance but it does appear to be over 1km. Laughing
I hope JABs can catch a fish from it. Make up for all the unkind things Old Saint put in his log. "Not Ideal" indeed! Sad
 
28-Dec-12
Adding a photo of car, boat, trailer and myself
 
27-Dec-12
Moved 3.39km
parked here for now.
 
27-Dec-12
Well just about to head up the highland lakes for a week of fishing and just been out on the water, so this was a great find to take on a journy.
 
26-Dec-12
Moved 5.91km
In the home of the Kangaroo.
 
26-Dec-12
Hi Nutty
Ordeal or not, once seen; I'm glad I didn't try to get to King Island in this as I think it would not have made it out of the Tamar; with or without engine.
It's saving grace was the bung!!
"Pirated" the floater from 1st class seaman Budge and took it to a place where it would feel at home, well almost; and put up the "BOXING KANGAROO" Ensign.
Unfortunately, that bloody frog is still on King Island.
Think this cache should be renamed "Trial by not IDEAL"; but if you do, don't use a champagne bottle on it or it may have to be renamed "Trial by HOLEY!"
TFTC and cheers
OLdSaint.
 
26-Dec-12
Moved 181.45km
This is where I handed over the caches control to admiral old saint, who took control of the movement from here. A short move that I hope passes the one kilometer minimum movement.

By the way I am really looking forward to the event at paper beach to archive this movable.
 
26-Dec-12
Sorry about the short found note. It was done on site. My conspirator and myself came north this evening with the express purpose of moving this cache. As one conspirator dropped out due to being put into police protection, the two of us collected the cache and loaded on to my trailer for the trip in a southerly direction. Although the idea of dropping the movable on king island to keep a certain frog company that has been there almost twelve months was floated we discussed where to drop the item over and over. Eventually we arrived at a location after much discussion.

I wanted to ENSURE that the move was over 1 km, but even though maths is my strong point I might have got a bit muddled.

 
26-Dec-12
Good move Budgie. Laughing
I noticed it was gone and wondered who'd nabbed it.
 
26-Dec-12
Came by and collected this cache while in the area
 
11-Dec-12
Moved 2.19km
Ready for the next adventure. Thanks nutwood, a brilliant cache.
 
11-Dec-12
Found this large but elusive cache (and some other cachers) along Deviot Road this evening. This was such a fun cache. Thanks to nutwood, Guripper and 2y'stassies for sharing such a memorable caching experience with us. We will look forward to having a laugh at the photos in due course. Well done guys!
 
11-Dec-12
Moved 1.95km
Well, that has got this cache moved over the 1km mark. DaFiChNi is picking it up from here to move further. TFTC nutwood - most challenging.
 
11-Dec-12
It was great to have a team approach to meeting the requirements for this cache. Much better combining our efforts. thanks to DaFiChNi, Guripper & DGT and nutwood for a very enjoyable and successful evening. Yes, a very different form of cache.
 
03-Dec-12
Moved 3.54km
 
03-Dec-12
WOW we are speechless there is nothing we can say to do justice to this cache. Our lips are sealed Silenced
 
03-Dec-12
Moved 5.9km
Back out and waiting. Mr. Green
 
03-Dec-12
Quick find. Smile
 
03-Dec-12
Moved 6.39km
Custody passed to Friesianess
 
03-Dec-12
found
 
01-Dec-12
Moved 1.81km
sorry, could not think of anywhere special for this cache, our front yard will have to do. please feel free to enter and retrieve but it is just inside the gate. as the owner said, lucky number 7
 
01-Dec-12
came prepared this time! that's all Im saying! except awesome awesome awesome!
 
01-Dec-12
Crikey....

Do I log a DNF or not... I found it, but I don't have the implement required.

Gave me a chuckle none the less....
 
01-Dec-12
Found and spun around a bit,that worked, it was the next bit we had trouble with....we left the item we needed at home, didnt think we needed it tonight!
 
30-Nov-12
It's waiting. To avoid confusion, we should say that 7 is the lucky number, as in all traditional magic.
 
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