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"Wind, Waves and Wild Ideas" The Sailing Brothers
24 July 2025 · 8 min · 21K views · West side of Fiji
What this video covers
Adam and Luke, the owners of the boat Atlas, are currently delayed in western Fiji while performing mechanical repairs on their engine and gearbox.▶ 1:15 The pair intended to sail to New Caledonia and then to Bundaberg, Australia, but mechanical failures and the need for parts from the UK have stalled their departure.▶ 2:45 Upon reaching Australia, the brothers plan to sail south to Hobart, Tasmania, to avoid the monsoon season and cyclone risks associated with heading north toward Indonesia during the Australian summer.▶ 3:39 This route change requires them to navigate the east coast of Australia and the Great Barrier Reef, adding thousands of miles to their journey.▶ 3:52 Because this detour will take approximately four months, the crew intends to apply for a visa extension in Australia to accommodate their revised cruising schedule.▶ 6:07 The brothers recently completed haul-out work at the Royal Suva Yacht Club in Fiji, where they received assistance from the local dive center.▶ 0:22
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