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Dunkeln prepares for solo expeditions to remote reefs in the Coral Sea by training in the Great Barrier Reef aboard his 17-ton vessel, Raikia.Watch Initial attempts to land on Must Head Island and High Peak Island reveal significant challenges, including stranding due to tidal changes, strong currents, and difficult reef navigation.2:46 A mechanical failure, likely water intrusion in the engine, forces a detour to the marina in Makai for repairs costing 5,000 dollars.6:35 The technician cleans six fuel injectors and raises the exhaust gooseneck by 40 centimeters to correct a long-standing design flaw.8:33 Following these repairs, Dunkeln navigates to the remote Lee Hoo Reef, an atoll featuring 24 uninhabited islands.9:30 He successfully enters the atoll from the windward side, finding depths of 11 meters despite chart discrepancies.10:05 The expedition includes observations of local wildlife, specifically masked boobies, red-footed boobies, frigatebirds, and green sea turtles.10:57 Practical experience with tidal planning, dinghy management, and engine maintenance proves essential for safe solo operations in isolated reef environments.

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