Hugh Robertson Sailing · video

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The transit from Stanley Reef to Townsville, Queensland, requires an overnight sail beating against a light northwest breeze.0:13 The wind shifts to the south, allowing for a passage past Cape Bowling Green and Cape Cleveland, across Cleveland Bay, and toward the entrance of the Breakwater Marina.0:19 The marina provides a berth, though an alternative anchorage exists in the nearby area known as the duck pond.1:11 Ashore, the Queensland Museum of the Tropics features an exhibit on the HMS Pandora, including historical records of its provisions.1:23 A planned hike up the granite dome of Castle Hill is canceled due to annual controlled burns, necessitating a visit to the Queen's Garden instead.3:09 The waterfront area includes a World War II defensive position with historical information regarding the Battle of the Coral Sea.3:41

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