Living the dream in the Whitsundays (Sailing Nandji) Ep 10

Name: Living the dream in the Whitsundays (Sailing Nandji) Ep 10
Uploaded: 2016-09-04T18:54:33.000Z
Duration: 11 min 39 s
Description: Nandji - Frothlyfe navigates the Whitsundays by timing tidal currents to compensate for light winds and engine limitations.

4. september 2016 · 11 min · 35K visninger · Whitsundays

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Nandji - Frothlyfe departs Gloucester Island for Airlie Beach to restock provisions and water before beginning a southward passage along the Queensland coast.0:05 The crew struggles against adverse tides and light winds, forcing them to motor at low speeds and rely on tidal windows to make progress.0:29 After a brief stop at Thomas Island, they encounter strong southeast trade winds, prompting them to seek shelter for two days before returning to Airlie Beach to collect mail and a new refrigerator.9:27 The crew eventually resumes their southward journey, navigating the Whitsundays at night using chart plotters to manage the darkness.7:25 They emphasize the necessity of timing departures with tidal currents to compensate for the vessel's limited engine power when wind conditions are unfavorable.6:24