Trial by ordeal Swan Point, Tasmania, Australia
By
nutwood on 01-Dec-12. Waypoint GA4750
Cache Details
Difficulty: | |
Terrain: | |
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 |
Description
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! |
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Decode |
Logs
When the cache is ready to be activated again the owner can place an 'unarchived' log and it will go live.
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.
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!
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.
By the way I am really looking forward to the event at paper beach to archive this movable.
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.
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....