Cyclone Narelle, what actually happened?(Ep 316)
27 Μαρτίου 2026 · 12 λεπτά · 4K προβολές · Australia
Blue motorboat stranded in mangroves after cyclone
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The crew of Learning By Doing sought shelter in mangroves near Gove, Northern Territory, to ride out Cyclone Narelle. By anchoring in a protected mangrove area rather than the local marina, the crew avoided potential collisions with a large motorboat that dragged its mooring in the harbor during the storm.▶ 1:41 The vessel remained secure using six lines tied to trees, which dampened wind gusts and prevented rope chafe.▶ 2:42 Post-storm, the crew returned to Gove to find minimal damage to their boat, though other vessels in the harbor had dragged or gone aground.▶ 4:40 Inland, the cyclone caused widespread power outages and blocked roads with fallen eucalyptus trees, complicating the return of residents to Aboriginal homelands like Gathurala.▶ 9:50 The crew assisted in clearing debris from roads to facilitate access to these communities.▶ 9:01 Mangroves provide superior protection from high winds compared to built-up marina environments by dampening gusts and eliminating the jerking motion associated with fixed moorings.▶ 1:02
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