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Sailing to The Great Barrier Reef & Snorkeling Lady Musgrave Island
August 12, 2024 · 29 min · 18K views · Bundaberg Port
What this video covers
Triteia, a sailboat departing from Bundaberg, Australia, completes an overnight passage to Lady Musgrave Island in the Great Barrier Reef.1:49 The crew navigates the narrow channel into the lagoon, where they secure the vessel to a mooring ball in 12 to 15 knots of wind.12:58 The passage covers approximately 16 miles, with the crew sailing through the night after departing at 1:00 a.m. and shutting down the engine by 3:00 a.m. During the transit, the wind vane struggles to maintain a course in following swells, leading the crew to consider adjusting the wing-on-wing sail configuration.5:32 Upon arrival, the crew explores the island’s interior, noting shearwater burrows and local bird life, before conducting three snorkeling sessions in the lagoon.17:31 These sessions include sightings of hawksbill turtles, octopus, pufferfish, and various reef fish.27:21 The crew notes that while the lagoon is well-protected, the outgoing current in the entrance channel requires careful navigation.13:08
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