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Dunkeln sails the 700-kilometer passage from Sydney to Lord Howe Island in winter, encountering high swells and gale-force winds.Watch Before departure, the vessel requires a strict biosecurity inspection, including hull cleaning and pest control measures.1:06 During the transit, a defective screw causes the wind vane to detach, forcing repairs in heavy seas.1:33 The voyage takes six days instead of four due to frequent squalls.3:24 Upon arrival at Lord Howe Island, the boat anchors behind the reef, where it remains exposed to three low-pressure systems and significant surge.9:00 A wind generator failure during a storm necessitates manual intervention to prevent battery system overload.9:22 Departing the island, the vessel encounters 4-to-5-meter seas and a malfunctioning jib furling system.11:48 The boat sustains water ingress in the bow box, which damages the charging plug for the petrol generator.16:39 The passage continues toward Queensland against 25-to-35-knot winds, eventually reaching the calmer waters of Lady Musgrave Atoll.15:36

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