Jeanne Socrates Sailing the World Solovideo

Careful planning gives safe passage S of Fraser Island across Wide Bay Bar

16 dicembre 2024 · 4 min · 342 visualizzazioni · Great Sandy Strait

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A solo sailor anchors off Inskip Point to wait for favorable conditions before crossing the Wide Bay Bar.1:11 A previous thunderstorm brought 30-knot winds, which tested the holding power of a new Vulcan anchor.2:19 The transit begins at 07:30, timed to reach the bar at high water slack to ensure safe passage.1:45 Navigating the channel requires passing between breakers on the shallows, where depths drop significantly compared to the 12-meter water depth in the main passage.2:32 During the crossing, the minimum depth recorded is 7.4 meters, providing sufficient clearance for the vessel.4:15 After clearing the Fairway Virtual Point, the boat reaches deep water and proceeds toward Double Island Point near Rainbow Beach.3:53 Careful timing of the tide and monitoring of weather patterns allow for a successful transit of the bar in calm conditions.

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