Whitsunday Waterfall Hunters (Sailing Nandji) Ep 5
16 June 2016 · 12 min · 105K views · Nara Inlet, Hook Island, Whitsundays
What this video covers
Nandji - Frothlyfe anchors in Nara Inlet on Hook Island to wait out several days of inclement weather.1:33 The crew monitors fuel levels using a manual dipstick method, confirming 115 litres remain of the 220-litre capacity.1:06 While anchored, they explore the inlet by tender to locate a seasonal waterfall and visit a cave containing ancient aboriginal rock art.8:11 After the weather clears, the vessel transits the narrows between Hook Island and Hayman Island to reach the Great Barrier Reef.9:02 During the passage, the crew attempts to sail in light winds but eventually relies on the engine.9:35 They deploy a fishing line rigged with Dyneema to target Dorado near the reef.10:24 The crew notes that their preferred anchorage on Hook Island provides poor protection from southwest winds, which caused significant rolling during their stay.9:10
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