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Sailing The Whitsundays - Part 3 | Sailing Sunday
May 28, 2023 · 20 min · 9K views · Whitsundays
What this video covers
A crew charters a 46-foot Lagoon catamaran, *Whitsunday Freedom*, from Portland Roads Charters to explore the Whitsunday Islands in Australia.0:41 The group navigates the islands, picking up mooring balls at Border Island and anchoring at Whitehaven Beach.2:14 When anchoring in 4 meters of water at Whitehaven, the crew deploys 40 meters of chain to maintain a 10:1 scope, ensuring the vessel remains secure against potential dragging.9:11 The itinerary includes visiting Hill Inlet, where tidal shifts create swirling sandbar patterns, and exploring the ruins of an abandoned hotel on South Molle Island, which was destroyed by a cyclone in 2017.3:49 The crew manages the vessel using two engines for maneuvering and relies on the autopilot during transit.8:11 After dropping off two passengers at Hamilton Island Marina, the remaining crew continues sailing through narrow passages before concluding the charter.11:42 The experience highlights the necessity of timing tidal movements for coastal navigation and the importance of conservative scope when anchoring charter vessels in protected areas.
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