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S3 E31 Thursday Island to Darwin

16 febbraio 2025 · 17 min · 405 visualizzazioni · Gulf of Carpentaria

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A solo sailor transits from Thursday Island to Darwin, Australia, navigating the Torres Strait, the Gulf of Carpentaria, and the Dundas Strait.0:05 The route involves timing tidal flows through the Wessel Islands and the Dundas Strait, where the sailor uses Navionics charts to manage currents that reach up to 6 knots.14:04 During the passage, an unidentified Navy patrol boat approaches the vessel for an investigation before departing.5:14 The sailor anchors at Twin Island Bay in Arnhem Land, where tracks confirm the presence of large saltwater crocodiles.6:45 Upon reaching Darwin, the sailor anchors in Fanny Bay due to a lack of liability insurance required for marina lock access.14:59 The stay in Darwin includes visiting the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory to view the annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards and the exhibit on the saltwater crocodile known as Sweetheart.15:49

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