Sailing in FORCE 10 or?? Learning By Doing Ep243
October 17, 2023 · 12 min · 4K views · Lizard Island
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Learning By Doing explores Aboriginal rock art caves on Stanley Island, North Queensland, before sailing 60 miles north to Morris Island.Watch The transit involves light-wind sailing, requiring the crew to swap a screecher for a spinnaker to maintain speed.5:03 During the passage, the vessel encounters a dense algal bloom, which the crew documents via drone photography.6:17 The final leg to the Morris Island anchorage features 16 to 18 knots of wind on a beam reach, allowing the boat to maintain consistent speeds in flat water.8:50 The crew also attempts fishing, landing one mackerel while losing a second near the boat.9:16 The day concludes with an anchorage at a small sand cay.9:08 Taking time for shore-based exploration during a coastal passage can provide significant cultural and recreational value without compromising a cruising schedule.
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