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22. desember 2024 · 26 min · 15K visninger · Tweed Heads
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A 46.9-nautical-mile coastal passage from Tweed Heads to Ballina, New South Wales, requires careful timing of tidal currents and monitoring of localized thunderstorm activity.1:44 The crew of the sailboat *Atlas* departs Tweed Heads on a falling tide to utilize the river current, planning an arrival at the Ballina bar during a flood tide.2:22 During the transit, the crew deploys a spinnaker in light winds to maintain speed, later dousing the sail as a thunderstorm front approaches with fork lightning.16:01 They monitor weather conditions using the Windy app and a live webcam to assess the state of the Ballina bar entrance before crossing.15:24 Despite concerns regarding the notorious nature of the bar in heavy swell, the entrance remains calm, allowing for a safe arrival and anchoring in the river.21:42 The crew emphasizes the importance of practical experience over theoretical training, noting that they learned to sail by starting with small vessels and gaining confidence through trial and error.10:12
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