85-Mile NON-STOP Passage: Bow-Riding Dolphins, Cargo Ships & a Marina Mystery | Ep.15-2026
18 October 2026 · 32 min · 3K views · Bundaberg
What this video covers
A 44-nautical-mile passage from an anchorage to Bundaberg, Australia, requires motor-sailing to maintain a 6.5 to 7-knot speed to arrive before afternoon winds shift to the north and generate uncomfortable seas.8:54 The crew repairs a faulty starboard navigation light by replacing the wiring and using heat-shrink tubing with internal resin to ensure a watertight seal.6:11 Upon arrival in the Bundaberg river, the vessel encounters tidal currents pushing against a northerly wind, necessitating careful maneuvering during docking.15:56 The crew also replaces two expired 1-kg fire extinguishers, noting that gauges must remain in the green zone and should be inspected annually.17:22 Following a two-day stay, the vessel departs for the 65-mile transit to Pancake Creek, then decides to continue directly to Gladstone to arrive during a favorable incoming tide.23:51 Entering the Gladstone port requires communication with Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) to navigate the busy commercial shipping channel.24:36 The crew plans to remain in a Gladstone marina for several days to receive forwarded mail and restock provisions.20:03
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