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O que este vídeo aborda

A 30-foot sailboat arrives in Cairns, Australia, after a coastal passage from Indonesia, navigating heavy shipping traffic and strong outgoing tidal currents at the river mouth.4:16 The crew manages a potential engine failure during the approach by keeping the mainsail ready for an emergency departure.5:27 While anchored in the river, the boat experiences significant flooding in the bilge due to a disconnected internal drain hose on a duck scupper, which the crew identifies as a rainwater leak rather than a hull breach.11:39 To facilitate transport in the city, the crew uses folding BMX bikes purchased on Facebook Marketplace, which they store on board.9:07 During a stay in Cairns, the crew prepares a celebratory meal at the public Esplanade barbecues, sourcing kangaroo fillet, crocodile tail, and local prawns from Rusty’s Market.13:43 The crew maintains a two-hour watch schedule during passages and utilizes the AIS to monitor and avoid commercial shipping lanes.1:16

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