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KALLI anchors in Chukung Bay, Western Australia, before navigating a 4-meter tender to the Horizontal Falls in the Kimberley region.2:50 This natural phenomenon occurs when tidal shifts of up to 14 meters force water through two narrow gorges, creating waterfalls up to 4 meters high.1:35 The gaps measure approximately 7 to 14 meters wide, causing extreme currents that reverse direction every six hours.3:13 During the visit, the crew experiences significant water turbulence and whirlpools that prevent the tender from making headway even at full throttle.9:28 The area requires careful tidal planning, as shallow anchorages like Chukung Bay can leave vessels stranded for hours if the tide drops unexpectedly.Watch While waiting for tidal changes, the crew fishes for mangrove jack and barramundi.0:34 The extreme water movement and rapid current changes define the navigation hazards of the Kimberley coast.

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