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The 45-foot sailing vessel Catalpa transits the northern tip of Australia, navigating from Shelbourne Bay to Thursday Island via the Albany Passage.4:08 To avoid dangerous tidal currents reaching five knots, the crew times their passage through the Albany Passage to coincide with the flooding tide, though they encounter standing waves and slower-than-expected speeds due to unpredictable tidal shifts.4:30 The route involves coastal sailing near Cape York, where the crew monitors for crocodiles in the water and along the banks.4:08 Upon reaching the Torres Strait, the vessel anchors at Horn Island and coordinates its arrival with Thursday Island Port Control.11:39 The crew notes that tidal flow predictions in this region are notoriously difficult, often varying by over two hours from official forecasts.4:51 They emphasize the necessity of local vigilance regarding saltwater crocodiles, particularly when swimming in the waters around Horn Island and the Torres Strait.16:37

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