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Solo sailing on the east coast of Tasmania. From Hobart to Launceston
17 maggio 2025 · 10 min · 35K visualizzazioni · Tasmania
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Dunkeln sails his boat, Reikia, from Hobart to Launceston along the east coast of Tasmania, Australia.0:29 Near Cape Raoul, a sudden 40-knot gust forces him to seek shelter after navigating narrow passages with heavy swell.1:55 He anchors at Maria Island and Seals Island, where he encounters navigation difficulties while hiking near Bear Hill.4:38 During the transit, he clears a large mass of kelp from the propeller while swimming in 17-degree water.6:26 Upon reaching the Tamar River, a 35-knot storm front forces him to navigate into Pilots Bay in poor visibility.8:38 He crashes Reikia into the embankment, causing a hull leak that requires hourly pumping and temporary repairs with epoxy.9:02 With the steering blocked, he secures lines to the shore with local assistance before a tugboat operated by Rowley tows the vessel through the river entrance.9:13 The voyage concludes in Launceston, where the boat remains grounded for repairs while the owner evaluates insurance and salvage logistics.9:43
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