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Docking Nightmares: Conquering Tight Spots | Sailing KALLI
6 October 2024 · 19 min · 7K views · Silvergold Creek, The Kimberley
What this video covers
The crew of KALLI navigates the Kimberly region of Australia, anchoring in Doglick Creek and Silvergold Creek to source fresh water and provisions before heading to Derby.0:02 Maneuvering the vessel alongside a rusty pole to access a water pipe proves difficult due to strong winds and tidal currents, requiring precise control to prevent the boat from striking the structure.3:09 While anchored, the crew cleans the anchor chain, scrubs the tender, and removes a heavy, water-soaked deck carpet for future maintenance.6:35 Exploration of the area reveals ancient rock formations and a swimming hole fed by seasonal waterfalls, though the crew notes the presence of crocodiles in the vicinity.8:51 The crew also attempts to harvest wild mangoes using a pole and net, and they perform maintenance on the vessel’s steering system by replacing an aging 20-year-old steering ram with a new unit.15:05 Heavy rainfall provides a rare opportunity to wash the boat and replenish water supplies.13:14
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