Hugh Robertson Sailing · vídeo

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A solo sailor navigates the Queensland coast from Lizard Island to Shelburne Bay, covering a series of long day sails through the Flinders Group, Portland Roads, and Cape Melville.Watch The route involves navigating shipping lanes and compression zones where southeast trade winds frequently reach speeds requiring a reduced jib.1:57 Near Portland Roads, a close-quarters incident occurs when the crew of the vessel *Lady Quintessa* engages an autopilot to film, nearly colliding with the narrator’s boat.7:22 Further north, the passage narrows between reefs, forcing a port-to-port transit with an approaching container ship.9:50 The journey includes stops at Morris Island, where invasive sisal plants dominate the landscape, and Stanley Island, where the boat anchors in Stokes Bay.4:31 The final leg to Shelburne Bay requires navigating a tight passage between reefs and islands, complicated by the presence of a humpback whale.12:23 High winds and concerns regarding local crocodile populations prevent shore excursions at the final anchorage.14:51

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