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A 51-mile passage from Bundaberg Marina to the Great Sandy Strait in Queensland, Australia, involves navigating strong tidal currents that run north to south.2:51 The crew of a cruising sailboat reports that the strait funnels wind and tide, creating choppy, difficult conditions that require frequent course adjustments to maintain progress against a 2-knot current.11:08 During the transit, the vessel encountered 25 to 30 knots of wind, necessitating a mid-passage relocation to a more protected anchorage after an unexpected early wind shift from the south.13:33 Following the initial passage, the crew completed a seven-hour motor through the Great Sandy Strait to reach Tin Can Bay.16:25 Maintenance tasks during the trip included cleaning surface rust from stainless steel standing rigging, which the crew identified as a common cosmetic issue rather than structural failure.6:04 The experience highlights the necessity of timing transit through the Great Sandy Strait with high water to manage tidal flow and the importance of seeking shelter when wind funnels through the narrow passage.

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