Bundaberg and Boatwork! River anchorage!
18 November 2023 · 31 min · 648 views · Bundaberg
What this video covers
Viento Del Mar concludes its 2023 sailing season in Bundaberg, Australia, after a three-week cruise to Lady Musgrave Island and Fraser Island.0:13 The crew anchors in the Burnett River, utilizing the local dinghy dock for shore access while performing end-of-season maintenance.16:18 Repairs include sealing hatches with tape, securing the mainsail bag for cyclone season, and addressing a cracked anchor windlass mount and a faulty hydraulic steering valve.22:41 During the final passage from Fraser Island, the starboard engine overheats, forcing the vessel to complete the transit on one motor.21:47 Upon haul-out at the Bundaberg Port Marina, the crew marks bulkhead locations with tape to guide the travel lift straps, ensuring they avoid the sail drive and keel.29:54 The vessel remains in long-term storage for the cyclone season, with the crew planning to return in April 2024.30:45 The Anchor Pro app monitors the boat's position during tidal swings in the river, while a sewing awl serves as a primary tool for sail repairs.26:49
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