Catching the ferry during a storm now the only vaguely fun thing left to do in Sydney: Report

NANNY STATE: As New South Wales continues to weather relentless storms, Sydney-siders are discovering the city’s last remaining vaguely fun activity.

Ferry operators are reporting an unexpected surge in passengers eager to brave the elements.

“We just smoked a spliff and got on the Manly Ferry,” one man told DBT.

“Honestly it was the best thing that has happened to me since my partying days back in the early 2000’s.”

Social media users are seizing the opportunity to document their stormy ferry trips, turning sea-splashed selfies into viral sensations.

The NSW Premier is concerned.

“We implemented the state’s lockout laws to ensure public safety,” says Chris Minns.

“The unintended consequence is driving our young people to seek thrills in new and equally dangerous ways.”