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KALLI transits 11 nautical miles from Rough Point to Montgomery Reef in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, a journey requiring two and a half hours of steady sailing.3:36 The crew anchors at the reef for three nights to explore the area’s extensive tidal flats and blue holes.4:01 To manage their 4-meter tender, the crew utilizes an electric winch system for hoisting, replacing a previous manual method.0:43 Fishing efforts in the blue holes yield golden trevally, coral trout, and stripey snapper, though aggressive sharks frequently target hooked fish.5:05 The reef, covering over 400 square kilometers, exposes cascading waterfalls and marine life as the tide recedes.7:49 Navigation requires careful monitoring of water depth, which drops to 0.7 meters in the blue holes, necessitating departure before the tide leaves the vessel stranded.15:12 The crew also notes the presence of crocodiles in the area, advising caution when swimming.17:18

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