Sailing Triteia · video

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Triteia anchored in the Endeavour River at Cooktown, Australia, to explore the historical site where Captain James Cook beached the HMS Endeavour in 1770 after striking the Great Barrier Reef.1:26 The crew navigated the river mouth with caution due to local crocodile populations and a lack of dedicated dinghy infrastructure, opting to haul their dinghy onto the hard at a public boat ramp.5:43 After visiting the Cooktown Museum to view artifacts recovered from the Endeavour, the crew departed for a 50-nautical-mile overnight passage to Lizard Island.7:35 They maintained an average speed of 4.5 knots under sail, arriving at sunrise in calm conditions.13:15 The crew anchored in 20 feet of water, noting the high visibility of the seabed and proximity to local reefs.15:35

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