The one thing i HATE is mozzies and sandflies . They are real big here in Australia and can be found conveniently hidden in the mangroves untill low tide and evening then they ATTACK . I have R.I.D a product here in Australia that stinks so bad it gives you a headache :/ but given a choice of being bitten or wearing long sleeved shirts and pants in hot weather . Ill take the chemicals thank you :P I thought the USA had a bad issue with these buggers , i was so wrong . when you have to move to other places to hide the boat in safe anchorage its somtimes a give or take issue " do you want to rock and roll all night long in the swells " or move to a quite anchorage with your neighbors the BUGS ! If given a choice i would chose the sand flies , after almost going insane at Percy island with them in the lagoon i have found that liquid fabric softner works wonders lasting 4-6 hours as long as you dont wash it off !. Mozzie Coils are not pleasant smelling and give me major migraines. They are ok out side the boat not inside . Sand flies are so small you can see them land on you , they are smaller than a gnat and will bite you and leave a red circle where they bit you . they hate anything oily on you so the more you load it on your skin the better . This time around im taking NO prisoners they better stay out of my way i have a rolled up tea towel and a good supply of RID to kill them ... So make my DAY !!!
