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New Captains Take Charge In The Whitsundays - PART 2 | Sailing Sunday

May 14, 2023 · 18 min · 12K views · Whitsundays

What this video covers

A crew charters a Lagoon 450 catamaran to explore the Whitsundays in Australia, visiting Butterfly Bay, Manta Ray Bay, and the Nara Inlet on Hook Island.17:01 The itinerary includes snorkeling with friendly batfish and a large grouper at Manta Ray Bay, followed by a four-kilometer hike on the Whitsunday Cairn Track.8:44 The crew navigates the island chain while documenting the transition from monohull to catamaran handling. Meanwhile, the partner remains in St. Martin, provisioning and volunteering with the rescue organization SXM Paws at PDP Marina.11:54 The trip concludes with a sunset anchorage and a hike to the island's highest point. The charter company, Portland Roads, provides a discount code for travelers looking to experience the region by boat.17:50

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