Adventures of an old Seadog · vidéo

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A solo sailor navigating the East Coast of Australia toward Cape York encounters hazardous conditions, including 30-knot winds and shallow, tide-dependent anchorages.1:38 During a week-long shelter at Restoration Island, the sailor avoids going ashore due to the presence of a large saltwater crocodile on the beach.7:49 The vessel briefly runs aground in mud while anchoring near the island, but refloats safely with the rising tide.8:48 The route requires careful navigation through reef-strewn waters and tidal races, with the sailor relying on charts to maintain depth clearance.8:31 The journey from Bundaberg to the northern tip of the York Peninsula takes three months, largely due to frequent delays for foul weather and the need to seek protected anchorages.15:40 The sailor visits David Glashine, a long-term resident of Restoration Island, before completing the final leg of the northern passage.12:13

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