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BOAT LIFE AT ANCHOR: We Dropped the Hook & Stayed for WEEKS! ⚓️ (Ep 165)
2 September 2021 · 16 min · 201K views
What this video covers
The crew of Zatara spent two weeks anchored at the Montebello Islands in Western Australia, utilizing the location to stage for a 60-mile passage to Dampier.5:42 High tides and numerous bommies in the area necessitated careful timing for departure, with the crew planning to exit the pass at high tide to avoid underwater hazards.7:13 During the stay, the crew attempted spearfishing and lobstering, though poor visibility and strong currents limited their success.3:42 They also experimented with an electric foil provided by a nearby boater.5:28 After departing the islands at 04:00, Zatara maintained a speed of 7.5 knots on a beam reach with 10 knots of wind, arriving in Dampier by early afternoon.10:26 The crew noted that entry restrictions at Cocos Keeling prevented a planned stop there, forcing them to adjust their route toward the Maldives.7:33 Upon arrival in Dampier, the crew walked one mile to a local shopping center to resupply.14:48
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