Wet & Wild. Sailing to Cooktown. Ep 241
26 September 2023 · 18 min · 5K views · Cooktown
What this video covers
A 45-ft catamaran sailing from Cairns to Cooktown, Australia, navigates squally conditions and high wind warnings by breaking the 120-mile passage into two legs with an overnight stop at Low Isles.0:50 During the departure from Cairns, a piece of mooring rope fouls the starboard propeller, forcing the crew to rely on a single engine for the remainder of the transit.0:56 The crew uses Doppler radar to track rain bands and squalls, allowing them to maintain a higher sail plan by identifying wind-free rain cells.8:32 On the second leg, the vessel reaches a top speed of 19.4 knots while running downwind under a 50-square-meter screecher.12:46 Upon arrival in Cooktown, the crew anchors in a protected area subject to tidal current shifts and explores the historical site where Captain James Cook repaired his vessel.15:52 The fouled propeller is cleared by hand while at anchor in Low Isles without requiring tools or professional repair.4:29
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