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Adam and Luke, sailing the yacht *Atlas*, attempt a coastal passage south from Ballina, New South Wales, to Coffs Harbour, Australia.11:27 The crew initially aborts their departure after encountering heavy, breaking swells across the Ballina bar, noting that the bar is notoriously dangerous and should only be crossed on a rising tide.3:07 After waiting for more favorable conditions, they successfully clear the bar and head south in a northerly airflow.13:50 The passage involves light winds, forcing the crew to motor for several hours before finding enough breeze to sail with the mainsail.19:03 During the transit, the crew repairs a broken fishing gaff by securing a metal hook into a handle with string and epoxy.21:03 They monitor weather forecasts and tidal charts to navigate the river entrances along the east coast, identifying Yamba, Coffs Harbour, and Port Macquarie as potential stops based on wind availability and daylight hours.12:34

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