STORM DAMAGE and MARINA BAN
July 24, 2024 · 22 min · 173K views
What this video covers
A solo sailor attempting to enter Marlin Marina in Cairns, Australia, faces a refusal of entry due to a lack of comprehensive insurance, despite holding valid third-party liability coverage. The marina requires full comprehensive insurance for all visiting vessels, a policy that excludes many long-term cruisers. While anchored in the nearby river, the sailor experiences significant dragging in poor holding conditions, exacerbated by crowded moorings and unpredictable wind shifts. The sailor reports multiple vessels colliding in the river during the same period of inclement weather. After failing to secure a berth, the sailor departs for Double Island, where he successfully anchors in 6.5 meters of water using 30 meters of chain and a single snubber. The sailor notes that local anchorage conditions in the Cairns river are hazardous during high-wind events, particularly for vessels lacking adequate insurance for marina access.
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