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Sailing to Cape York & Preparing to Leave Australia from Thursday Island; 7 months & 2145NM total
18. november 2024 · 34 min · 15K visninger · Horn Island
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The crew of the 38-ft sailboat Triteia completes a seven-month, 2,145-nautical-mile transit of the Australian east coast, concluding at Horn Island in the Torres Strait. After sailing from Cape Grenville to Adolfius Island, the crew encounters high winds in the anchorage and diverts to Horn Island to prepare for an international passage to Indonesia.2:12 Clearing customs at Thursday Island proves straightforward, with the crew reporting a positive experience with local border officials.17:00 However, the crew faces significant logistical challenges receiving an express-shipped package containing replacement credit cards and identification at the Thursday Island post office.27:40 The parcel, delayed by Australian Post after an initial DHL transit, remains stuck in unprocessed mail bags for two weeks.29:45 The crew advises against using general delivery at the Thursday Island post office due to poor service and lack of accountability.27:54 After persistent daily inquiries and local assistance, the crew eventually retrieves the documents.32:55 The vessel is fully provisioned and fueled for the upcoming passage.15:52
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