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Sailing the Great Barrier Reef - Lizard Islands EP86
October 19, 2023 · 16 min · 1K views · Lizard Island
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing yacht Avanti departed Yorkey's Knob, Australia, for a day-long passage to Lizard Island within the Great Barrier Reef.0:58 Navigating the exit from Yorkey's Knob required precise timing with high tide to clear shallow depths, complicated by channel markers that did not align with Navionics charts.0:49 The transit through the inside shipping lane involved 12 to 16 knots of true wind, requiring a downwind configuration using only the genoa.4:21 Heavy AIS traffic and confusing navigational lights from other vessels necessitated a constant watch during the night sail.4:36 Upon arrival at Lizard Island, the crew anchored in windy conditions and confirmed holding with a dive inspection.5:19 The island features hiking trails, including the route to Cook's Look, and snorkeling sites populated by giant clams.10:53 Local signage warns of crocodile presence in the area.5:49 The crew noted that historical navigation through these reefs, such as Captain Cook’s 18th-century grounding, remains a significant challenge due to shifting sands and complex reef passages.12:50
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