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22 de junio de 2023 · 20 min · 272 visitas · Western Australia
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A catamaran crew completes a 400-nautical-mile passage from Dixon Island to Broome, Western Australia, navigating 15- to 25-knot easterlies with gusts exceeding 35 knots.0:18 The four-day journey involves alternating between sailing and motoring, with the crew maintaining three-hour watch cycles to manage fatigue and heavy sea states.9:49 During the transit, the vessel encounters significant shipping traffic, including approximately 55 iron ore carriers.3:56 The crew utilizes Navionics for routing and monitors AIS to identify anchorage options like Cape Peak.16:56 Upon arrival at Broome, the crew faces a complex docking situation at a wharf, requiring careful consideration of the region's significant tidal range to prevent the boat from becoming trapped or crushed under the structure as the tide rises.19:46 The passage highlights the challenges of maintaining a living space and routine during rough, wind-driven conditions.
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