How to enter a coral atoll + MARIE update. Ep234
1 August 2023 · 24 min · 5K views · Lady Musgrave Island
What this video covers
A catamaran sailing north from Fraser Island, Australia, approaches the coral atoll of Lady Musgrave Island.0:48 The captain chooses to wait on a mooring buoy outside the narrow entrance channel to avoid a 4-to-5-knot outgoing tidal current.14:50 Entering the lagoon during a strong ebb tide poses significant risks, including potential engine or steering failure in a confined passage flanked by coral.14:50 Waiting for slack tide allows for a safer, low-risk entry.15:41 The passage covers approximately 70 miles, with the vessel sailing under a screecher and single-engine power for much of the journey.20:31 The crew bypasses Lady Elliot Island due to uncomfortable swell conditions from the southwest.10:49 Separately, the co-host provides a pregnancy update from France, noting the necessity of slowing down physical activity and managing contractions while preparing for the baby's arrival.2:33
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