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February 5, 2026 · 8 min · 13K views · Australia
Two sailors at helm on calm blue waters
What this video covers
Adam and Luke, currently sailing the Australian coast, have lost their Facebook page and its 11,000 followers due to an unexplained permanent account disablement.0:53 They have launched a new page, "The Sailing Brothers Official," to maintain their social media presence.1:07 The crew is awaiting delivery of new sails from Direct Sales in Hong Kong, which are expected within a month; their current mainsail has suffered two tears in two weeks during 20-knot wind conditions.1:54
The pair is currently navigating north toward Bundaberg, facing difficult conditions as February’s prevailing northeasterly winds hinder progress up the coast.3:30 Despite previous plans to visit Tasmania, they abandoned the trip after waiting a month in Eden and Merimbula without a suitable weather window.2:55 Their long-term goal remains sailing their boat, Chequers, back to the UK to complete a circumnavigation, with planned stops including Thursday Island and potentially Darwin before heading toward Asia.4:20 They intend to prioritize the sailing adventure over YouTube analytics and channel growth metrics.7:52
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