Sailing History -The Boatshed Reservoir, Victoria, Australia
By 80degrees on 28-Dec-14. Waypoint GC5JDQF

It took a few minutes, but got it ! Log nearly fullNice hide!

Third time here with geo kid and finally it all fell into place. Very nice hide. Fav point from us. Tftc

Venimus, Vidimus, Vicimus

Mr Dromaniax drove Mrs Dromaniax to work today and, after completing a few chores in Melbourne, headed out to keep working on getting the appropriate number of finds in LGAs that we need to increase our finds in.It was a stunning day. The sun was shining, there was a light breeze, and it was pleasantly warm. Perfect for caching.We had a delightful walk around the lake, picking up the Traditional caches and completing the Adventure Lab.Days like today make you glad to be alive and Geocaching.There were birds all around and plenty of kids playing with their parents.We quickly found a cache in excellent condition. Thank you, 80degrees, for this Traditional cache.

Thanks for the cache! Took a couple of mins. Needs new paper in a few more finds time.

Found 20/6.

Great hide! Thanks

Nice weather to walk around the lake. Found it and good hide. Thanks 80degrees for bringing me here and the cache

I seem to be making a habit of visiting the northern suburbs when needing some exercise in the form of a walk. This time it was Coburg as I started at Edwardes Lake Park and walked down to Coburg Lake Reserve. I was joined for part of it by nirgalagrin who got in some desired physical activity, performed some cache maintenance and found one of the handful of caches he hasn't found in his 5km zone.My logs will include this standard blurb and then a comment or two about each cache separated from this blurb by a dividing line. Many thanks to the the COs for putting out the caches found during this walk. ----My first search was somewhat hampered by a muggle couple lying on the grass some 10-15m away. I did not make the find. Returning after dark with nirgalagrin I came up with the correct concept and he came up with the correct location.

Out and about with My good caching mate Omegaman1971, there are always plenty of laughs while we are turning caches into smiles.This is one of the caches found today.Thanks 80degrees for the cache.

Yeah, this one almost got me. Wasn't where I thought it would be, and I'm not ashamed to admit that this took me a little bit longer than I thought it would. Great hide!

Whilst completing the Adventure Lab I cam across this one. Loved the hide. Very clever!TFTC

That took some brain power. TFTC

Eccoci di nuovo a Melbourne, lasciata la costa, alloggeremo in citt, con NitiFlex la visiteremo in parte camminando in parte con il monopattino, personalmente resto stupito dalla vivacit e dai tanti parchi tenuti come fossero giardini.Ci aspettano tante cache e Lab a non finire.Dopo cena facciamo un assaggio di quel che ci aspetta.TFTCSaluti dall'Italia

Finalmente con Eletab sono arrivate le nostre vacanze in Australia e New Zealand.1 e 2 GiornoViaggio davvero lungo, pi di 18000 km da casa in linea d'aria !!!Appena arrivati affrontiamo una Traditional per ottenere il badge ma poi alziamo subito la posta con una multi ma la stanchezza prende il sopravvento e abbandoniamo velocemente per uscire a cena.La vera caccia inizia solo domani..3 GiornoCi svegliamo presto e abbiamo 2 ore e mezzo prima di colazione per cui i primi 10000 passi volano cos. A fine giornata arriviamo a farne le quattro volte di piu' (39.000). Abbiamo visitato un mercato di prodotti alimentari locali e esplorati 3 bellissimi parchi. 4 GiornoOggi abbiamo deciso di provare a usare i monopattini. Io non posso reggere un numero tale di passi per due settimane.... Una figata, io sono abituato ma Elio si comporta divinamente e per me se lo comprer hihihi. Nonostante questo arriviamo a oltre 20000....5 Giornomattina presto ci facciamo 2 ore e mezza di monopattino in giro per Lab poi partiamo per Dunedin per cercare le cache storiche che ci interessano. Qualche sosta obbligatoria a cache di elevato valore statistico allietano il viaggio !!! 6 GiornoTorniamo a Christchurch ma prima un'altra Novembre 2000 a Dunedin. Nel tragitto facciamo un po' di belle soste all'HQ di Steampunk e Moeraki.Domani all'alba partiamo per l'Australia... Iniziamo una nuova avventura!!!7 GiornoAereo OK Auto OK SIM Australia semi OK. Partiamo carichi come molle ma ben presto ci rendiamo conto che il traffico dati difficilissimo. Zone scoperte?!? Boh. Adesso in paese vicino ai Twelve Apostles tutto funziona bene.8 GiornoPartiamo con calma e dopo una buona colazione ci dirigiamo piano piano verso Melbourne percorrendo una buona parte della Ocean Road !! Ci fermiamo per alcune tappe programmate ma anche a sentimento.... Ricordiamoci che siamo in vacanza !!!!About this cache:prima serata a Melbourne, non possiamo stare con le mani in mano e questo parco con Adventure Lab e qualche Traditional fa' per noi... Poi andremo a cena da un Kebabbaro !!!! Qui arrivo a trovarla io in quello che chiamo il classico nascondiglio USA.... Hihihihi Thanks Owner

Find number twelve for the day, i was visiting my daughter who lives nearby and we decided to take the geopooch for a walk around the lake. Its a lovely park and was certainly bustling with plenty of muggles enjoying the sunshine. This one had me searching for a while but eventually my daughter made the find, a clever hide, it deserves a favorite point. We sat on the lawn nearby to admire the water views and have a cuppa but were soon heading off and completed the Ad Lab as we went. I had a number of non geocache related things to do in the northern suburbs today so of course I added in a little caching fun for the trip as well. I ended up making nineteen finds before i decided that i had had enough of the hot and humid weather. Sailing History -The Boatshed is find number 3,314 for me. A great micro traditional cache I enjoyed finding as part of my caching fun in City Of Darebin. Unless otherwise mentioned above, I found the coordinates to be accurate, the cache in good condition and the log dry and with plenty of room to sign. I am logging this one on Friday 5 Jan 2024 at 6:41 pm but i found it at about 11:30 this morning, the weather was already getting hot and i was feeling hot and sticky. Thanks for placing this cache for the rest of us to enjoy 80degrees.*Found with [Geooh GO](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobiltal.geoohGO)*

Quick find. We liked the sneaky hide. A few muggles about enjoying a lovely afternoon.

This one has me stumped If it's not the sign or building I'm lost.

Checked this one this evening. Is all good

No luck today

How long will I search to get one find after 2DNFs? Apparently a really long time. But I got there in the end. Now I know this with is a 1.5 difficulty, ehat I was facing at the other ones. Which is why I didn't find them, but still enjoying myself, thanks.

Stands out ! One step at a time

Sneaky! Loved this one! TFTC

Very clever hide, log signed and replaced ready for the next adventurer to find. TFTC

Stink came with us for the first time today. Quick and clever find, he might be hooked.

Awesome hide. A couple of young muggles hanging in the carpark but apart from that I managed to find. Just note that there is a similar one that has a spider egg sack in it. Not to be confused for a cache! TFTC

Another cache collected on the commute to work. With only a spattering of muggles around and a few pokes, the cache was soon in hand. You always know it's going to be a clever hide with a 80degrees cache.

After quite a bit of searching, poking and lifting we finally found the cache. A most ingenious hide. Well done! TFTC

I failed to find this on a previous visit, but today I returned with some knowledge gained from a friend, and found it immediately.
Thanks 80degrees.

Sneaky hide

check usual spots sick unusual

That was a random Kick-Ass find I looked in heaps of little spots I had the little mirror out checking underneath everything so then I just stopped had a moment to myself looked around and thought no it would not be there but I had a look anyway and surprised myself with the find thank you so much for the placement of the hide

Easy sneaky hide; David

Took a little while until we found the clever hide. TFTC 80degrees.

I was on a walk with my brother and managed to find it. Such a nice find! TFTC!

TFTC stood back and assessed - 3rd try and voila

Find # 9319
Nice quick find despite the clever hide.

TFTC 80degrees
23 May 2023 14:59

A call was put in to Snips and Co and we devised a plan to head to Edwardes Park Lake for the CITO and Cache of the Year nomination events. So we headed here early knowing there was an Ad Lab to do, and a handful of caches to find on the way around the lake.

The weather was clearing a bit now (it was just after 10am) so we were able to search without impediment from the weather. Which was a good thing because we were initially stumped. I hadn’t been systematic and had stopped just short of making the find. I started helping Snips and Co over at the tree, then I thought I’d better finish where I was just looking. Bingo, clever hide.

Thanks for the placement, the accurate coords and the maintenance for our enjoyment **80degrees**. Cache on ??

**The Cache:** TNLN, signed log as LTEC or Let Them Eat Cache as space would allow. Replaced as found and good to go for the next geocacher.

*Throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Explore. Dream. Discover.* **Mark Twain**

In between the CITO and Cache of the Year award nominations, JupiterPearl, spiffy- and I set off to find the caches around the lake.

We looked up down left right and all around... I had an idea from something that I had seen last week at the London mega but it didn't pan out... I mentioned it to JupiterPearl and he tried but in another spot and sure enough - there was the cache!

as we were leaving HorrorFanJM and AlphaDeltaIndigo arrived. We assisted them with some 'hot' and 'cold' guidance and hurried along towards the BBQ lunch

thanks for the clever hide.

?? A group effort, nice hide. Thanks for the recent maintenance

Caching buddy: horror.fam.jm & jupiterpearl

We had help here... Almost like the cold warm hot game!

Thank you 80degrees, for creating, placing and maintaining this cache. I have enjoyed finding it and visiting this spot.

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Oh dear! Was I the only one to fail here today?
I'll be back for another attempt.
Thanks anyway 80degrees.

We were at two events nearby, so we decided to do these caches. There was a horde around ths clever hide. Thanks for the cache.

As per the previous cache, this one was also missing on our last visit back in the end of 2021 but did not search nor DNF as it was obviously not there at that time. Today, nice to find the previous one that we had to walk past. Our 17th cache find in this park, with the first way back in 2005. Thanks from D & HA B-A

Love your hide fav as much as I do. Found your cache and signed the log at 80 degrees. Thank you so much for placing it.??

Another 80degrees special hide today.
I was with Kristyadventures and Spiffy - was it the tree , the steps , the wall , the ground. I came up with the goods after Kristyadventures asked me about something she noticed- had seen another like it. I’m giving it another fav for a good sneaky hide. We were soon joined by others as there had been some events on today in the park. TFTC!

Ooooh this one was a bit tricky, lucky for me LTEC was on a roll and her cache sense was strong. While I was looking in the wrong place LTEC happily discover what we were looking for. Thanks 80degrees, really enjoying our walk around the lake.

I had come to [Edwardes Lake Park](https://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/events-and-facilities/parks-and-playgrounds-directory/edwardes-lake-park) today in order to attend [GeocachingVictoria's](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=5381f41f-c082-4a07-a4e5-9610ef6949fe&wid=88cb1d30-3b86-4f74-88c0-1d821fecee2a&ds=2) [Edwardes Lake Park CITO (GCA69WH)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA69WH_edwardes-lake-park-cito) event and the [2022 Cache of the Year Award Nominations & BBQ (GCA69WK)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA69WK) event.

However, with the [CITO (GCA69WH)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA69WH_edwardes-lake-park-cito) ending at 12:30, and the [BBQ (GCA69WK)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA69WK) not starting until 1:00, I had a bit of time to kill.

So what should a cacher do with a bit of time to kill.....

Cache of course! I decided I would try and work on the nearby AdLab and find a few caches along the way.

Well I ran into [AlphaDeltaIndigo](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=0ba730b9-9e40-49fd-8cda-13d33706860b) at the [CO's](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=def24f7d-b860-469f-9924-b920c15bf5b7&wid=be9d3fee-01c5-4fdb-a77c-200fae96bb57&ds=2) [An A2 Engine (GC2FY36)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC2FY36) and we decided to team up for that cache and the rest of the ones around the lake.

This one was our fourth stop of the day and as we arrived at GZ we ran into [jupiterpearl](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=936ccf8b-4612-4dd6-b767-a9469613f0ff), [Kristysadventures](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=2025b6ac-6591-4990-a921-bd242af298ea&wid=6ff934b1-7571-43dc-a6d3-a7ce2489fcc4&ds=2) and [spiffy-](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=f684a53b-20de-42b6-b93a-078093aaa6ec).

Well with [GeocachingVictoria's](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=5381f41f-c082-4a07-a4e5-9610ef6949fe&wid=88cb1d30-3b86-4f74-88c0-1d821fecee2a&ds=2) [2022 Cache of the Year Award Nominations & BBQ (GCA69WK)](https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCA69WK) event. about to start we were in a bit of a hurry and got a hint from [Kristysadventures](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=2025b6ac-6591-4990-a921-bd242af298ea&wid=6ff934b1-7571-43dc-a6d3-a7ce2489fcc4&ds=2) to narrow down our search.

With the search radius narrowed down it made for a much quicker find and just as we putting pen to paper, we ran into [CeeJayDenno](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=6aec6fa8-399b-441e-ad92-eb35c594ac7c) and [PrezDough](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=004d17d9-6e9f-4879-9b3c-9aaf67270dab).

As an introvert, normally I do all my caching solo, so it was a crazy experience to be caching with so many people, out side of a mega!

A big thanks to [80degrees](https://www.geocaching.com/p/?guid=def24f7d-b860-469f-9924-b920c15bf5b7&wid=be9d3fee-01c5-4fdb-a77c-200fae96bb57&ds=2) for all the fun today! It was great to see so many cachers out today. TFTC.

**Cache Maintenance Status**

The cache container was in excellent shape. The attachment mechanism still seemed strong and the logbook was clean and dry with plenty of room for future cache finders to sign.

What a sneaky little hide this was. Not sure if I would have found it if I wasn't for the geokids?

Further on our AdLab hunt, we stumbled upon this one and made the find conveniently with JupiterPearl, ADI and horrorfan in attendance. Perfect timing as they were tucking it away on our arrival. I suppose when a nearby event is on, these caches draw everyone in.
We soon added our monikers and off for the next treasure.
The cache, container and log are all in excellent condition.
I visited 3 TB.
TFTC

Found with CJDenno. We were doing the close by adventure lab when we realised that this cache was pretty much in the same general location. We decided to start searching for the cache and soon after we found it.

I visited 4 TB

TFTC

Found today after CITO and Cache of Year event. Enjoyed a stroll around the lake wit Surefoot24 and Cathlud. An interesting hide sussed out by Surefoot24. TFTC

Third stop on our circuit of the Lake was The Boathouse. It is quite picturesque on the side of the lake and, for an unexpected sight. This cache was quite tricky to find. Three of us searching in an area that really didn’t have many options for hiding a cache. I discovered that something was movable, but it didn’t hide anything. A bit more looking along that line and I soon had the cache in my hands. Thanks for the fun.

Checked this one today to find only part of the cache. Replaced today so all good to go.

Searched for a long time and could not find

Hello all my fellow geocachers!! Sadly, we think this cache has been destroyed/ruined. We did not find the container but we did find a ripped up piece of the log. Hopefully it can be restored soon x

Out for a good Friday stroll, must have had my cache head on today, found this cute hide quickly.

As Bunadoorian and I continued our walk around the lake - I found this well hidden cache. TFTC and for bringing me here - 80degrees.

Great place for a hide!! Love it.

Heading to the CITO event at Coburg, I thought I would leave early and collect a few geocaches. However 6 am clearly was not early enough as it still took me 2 hours to get here. Only got 2 geocaches before the event, not as many as I wanted. However 1 was an DT in an Earthcache that I needed.

Buzzing from the delicious coffee at the first event, I drove here and quickly worked out some Way Points for the Multicaches here. Then it was time for the CITO. Amazing what can be achieved my a number of geocaches in just 1 hour while all having a great chat.

After the event I came to this area, which is in a LGA that I need more geocaches in for a challenge.

Listening to a Geocaching Podcast helped me with this one. Very nicely done. Could have taken along time otherwise.

Thanks for the cache 80 Degrees
Hunter

At first I visited the area without success. Then after I left, I coincidentally bumped into Auzzie_Taz while walking around the lake and we ended up finding this one together. Ended up having the right idea but happened to execute them in the wrong location bc my gps was a bit off Auzzie_Taz got it in one fell swoop and we both signed it Very ingenious hide, gave off a MasterChef vibe!
Thanks for the fun and clever hide!

Sun was just about to call it in for the night. Lucky @MauriceRunner64 and I crossed paths again to smash this one out together!
Hidden location: Verrryyyy cheeky...
Having two minds and two pairs of eyes set and focused. The cache was in our hands in no time!
TFTC

On a walk with old dog and found this one nice and quick. Cleverly hidden just have come across this kind of hide before

Out and about in Reservoir today just grabbing a few caches before heading home. I had to search for a bit then I thought like a geocacher and found it. Great hiding spot and very unique. TFTC

Away for the weekend with friends and decided to walk the lake, this one had us stuck for a bit but soon the prize was in hand, thanks for placing this well hidden cache

Found it

A clever hide

Thank you
73
vk3elf

TFTC! 3 December 2022 4:24:23 pm 4236
Found it after a quick search. At least in the shade as the sun is so hot!

Found after a quick search, husband much quicker than me! Tftc.

I ended up visiting the area today to pass time while my partner attended an event fairly close by. As I approached GZ I realised that this might not be the easiest, but for once I was on the same wavelength as a CO It ended up being a quick find, which was a nice surprise. TFTC 80degrees. I enjoyed my wander and caching today.

*The LGA Catch-up Adventure #9*
It's date day again, and we're doing something a little different today. We're trying to hit up caches in a range of different Local Government Areas.
80 Degrees? This one had us turning 360 and more. Here, there, under that, up those... nup, nup and nup. Then SueHut had a brainwave... Ta da!
Thanks heaps for the cache, 80 Degrees!

Oh that’s brilliant. Haven’t seen one quite like it and nearly gave up. Got a little desperate and started putting my hands on everything. Then, voila!!!! Very sneaky hide. A fav from me

The howling winds delivered some hail as we arrived at this location. We surveyed the area and soon saw something interesting. A search of similar objects soon revealed the cache in a very good hide. The cache and contents were in good condition. The hide earns a favourite from us for its simple yet secure hide. Thanks 80degrees for the cache.

2nd time looking. Really quick find with fresh eyes. TFTC.

Got it! Couldn’t unscrew

This one’s cool. Thanks for the idea!

Dang that's clever! TFTC

11:46
It was interesting to learn about the history of Edwardes Park Lake and the various community groups which have been connected, over the years.
This sneaky little cache has quite a connection too -- 8 years in place!

Thanks to 80degrees for placing and maintaining this little cache.
33279

Cool place

Never seen a cache that was this clever but still easy. Found pre quick.

Found it! Cheeky cache!

Loved this one. Very clever. TFTC

Easy as 1, 2, 3. Tricky, clever, but also easy somehow. Loved it. Thanks for the cache.

Tftc what an easy find

Came back after trying previously with my new geoman and this was his first find. Tftc

A very clever hide. Could have taken a while.
On a road trip from Perth to Canberra with a few side trips for LGAs. TFTC

Found. Excellent place. Interesting history tftc

This has a Very clever hide!

Found by Mary and David at 15:00. Took us a little longer than it should have, but we loved it and give a FP. Our thanks to 80degrees.

It's a shame that there's no more sailing. A lovely day for it today! TFTC, that was a cunning hide.

I've seen caches hidden like this before, so it became a very quick easy find.
Thanks for the cache 8degrees

This one took the longest to find. I had the right idea from the start but the wrong location. We got there in the end and found this sneaky cache. Thank you 80degrees for placing and maintaining Sailing History -The Boatshed for us to find today.

Find # 935.

Guttered our first geo for the year was a DNF. We looked absolutely everywhere

Ahoy - good day for a sail

Quick find here. First of this type that I have seen! TFTC!

Took a bit of searching, found it. TFTC

It took a while but then I thought, that would be a clever place. Voila. Thanx

Coordinates changed from:
S 37° 42.803 E 144° 59.464

Coordinates changed to:
S 37° 42.795 E 144° 59.458

Distance from original: 56.5 feet or 17.2 meters.

Cache gone missing again so relocating to a different and hopefully safer spot

New spot different container. Hopefully much safer. All good to go

will be fixed before Christmas

Will need to go and check this one. Disabling till we can