Black As

The boys borrow a dinghy from Uncle Oppy. They promise to bring back lots of fish. On their way to the water they cut a harpoon and repair an ailing trailer.

While launching the dinghy Joe manages to drown it and it is now irretrievable while the tide is high. They retreat to the shade of the mangroves and wait for the tide to recede.

The boys wait for the tide to go out. Meanwhile they get a feed of crabs and Jerome has a strange dream.

After a feed and a sleep the tide has gone out. So it's time to save the Suzi but it’s stuck in the mud along with Oppy’s trailer. The boys leave it and after a massive effort pushing their dinghy across the mud they head out to sea.

The boys head up a massive tidal river and hunt for crocs. They cook some lunch and then head off for the island.

After arriving at the island the boys catch enough fish to fill the esky. They go exploring around the small island. Along the way they find a turtle. It is turned over to prevent it escaping.

On the island exploration Jerome finds an empty grog bottle. He pisses in it then back at camp presents it to the boys. They are pissed off and then settle in for the night around the fire.

In the morning the boys discover they have no water. They go to collect the turtle but it has escaped. Disappointed the boys load up the dinghy and head off back to the mainland.

On their way back home, the engine on the dinghy breaks down. The boys try desperately to start it but have no luck. They are now adrift with no drinking water.

The boys are adrift at sea. They resort to drinking the urine in the bottle and try paddling with whatever they can lay their hands on.