Cape York, Sailing around the TOP of Australia. Learning By Doing Ep245
3 November 2023 · 17 min · 8K views · Cape York Peninsula
What this video covers
A 12-meter catamaran completes a transit of the Australian East Coast, reaching Cape York before anchoring off Thursday Island.0:12 The vessel, *Trade Runner*, navigates the northern tip of the continent and the channel between Horn Island and Thursday Island, where strong currents and wind necessitate careful anchoring.5:29 To mitigate the risk of fouling the anchor on submerged debris or old moorings in tropical waters, the crew attaches a fender to the back of the anchor using a floating retrieval line.6:22 Provisions, including water and fresh produce, are sourced at Thursday Island, where costs for non-subsidized goods are significantly higher than in major cities.2:49 The crew transitions to solo sailing for the upcoming leg toward Darwin, relying on the catamaran's performance in varied wind conditions and its bridge deck clearance to maintain comfort in diverse sea states.9:05 The passage concludes a multi-year journey along the Australian coast, marking the departure of guest crew and the start of a westward transit toward Indonesia.15:46
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