Sailing Triteia · video

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The crew of the 30-ft sailboat Triteia explores Cowan Creek and Smith’s Creek in New South Wales, Australia, while navigating significant tidal swings of up to two metres.2:35 After failing to find suitable holding in the silty, shallow bottom of Spirit’s Cove—where the anchor dragged twice despite attempts at varying scope—the crew relocates to a nearby cove.3:35 They secure a public mooring ball in a deeper section of the anchorage to avoid the risk of running aground during the outgoing tide.8:31 The area features deep, clear water and rocky terrain, with depths dropping rapidly near the shore.9:20 While exploring the shallows of Looking Glass Cove by dinghy, the crew observes a large monitor lizard on the shoreline.11:58 The experience highlights the difficulty of anchoring in silty, shallow Australian inlets where tidal drops necessitate careful depth management and chart monitoring.7:31

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