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Welcome to the Most Famous Reef in the World 💙📸 Expedition Drenched S2 Ep 32
January 9, 2022 · 16 min · 24K views · Heart Reef, Whitsundays
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sylvia navigates the Whitsundays in Australia to locate and film Heart Reef using a drone and two dinghies.2:35 Because the reef formation is not visible from the water, a crew member climbs the mast to spot the reef and guide the vessel through a narrow, marked passage approximately 50 meters deep and 100 meters wide.3:50 The team conducts underwater photography and night dives in the area, observing cuttlefish, sharks, and scorpionfish.8:50 The passage through the Whitsundays concludes with a day of sailing, which the crew notes as a rare and appreciated experience after a year of cruising in Australia.13:27 The crew reflects on the challenges of boat life, including ongoing maintenance and the stress of managing a vessel, while preparing for upcoming crew changes.13:15
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