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Sailing Lake Macquarie in New South Wales; The Largest Coastal Lake in The Southern Hemisphere
June 7, 2024 · 28 min · 20K views · Lake Macquarie
What this video covers
Triteia, a cruising sailboat, transited from Pittwater to Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, navigating a 50-nautical-mile coastal passage.1:15 The crew crossed the lake’s entrance bar at slack tide, reporting 2.7 feet of clearance under the keel at high water.7:23 Inside the 110-square-kilometer saltwater lagoon, they anchored at Belmont in 14 feet of water before utilizing public mooring balls near Pulba Island and Point Wollstonecroft.9:11 The crew practiced light-air sailing techniques, including sail trimming and maneuvering to pick up a mooring ball under sail alone.22:37 The area features minimal tidal range and numerous public moorings, providing protected conditions for learning boat handling.8:26 Ashore, the crew explored a peninsula near Point Wollstonecroft, noting distinct ecological transitions and local wildlife, including bell birds and wallabies.25:51
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