Back to the OCEAN: 60 Miles Sailing among Whales & Shark Nets (Australia) | Ep.13-2026
13 September 2026 · 27 min · 7K views · Noosa Heads
What this video covers
After returning to their boat in Scarborough, Australia, following a long-haul flight from Dubai, the crew prepares for a coastal passage north.8:07 They plan a two-day trip covering approximately 100 miles, starting with a 60-mile leg to Nusa Bay, followed by a 40-mile transit toward the sandbars near Fraser Island.14:31 Departure timing is critical due to a two-meter tidal range and shallow depths at the marina exit and the sandbar entrance.14:04 During the first leg, the crew encounters 23-knot winds and 1.4-meter seas, resulting in significant rolling while sailing under a full Genoa.19:25 They observe humpback whales and dolphins near shark nets and coastal buoys while navigating toward Nusa Head.20:23 The crew anchors in 6.5 meters of water at Nusa Bay, noting the anchorage is exposed to swell.23:23 They utilize a new anchor chain and monitor local tide charts and sandbar conditions to time their next passage through the shallow channels.22:12
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