Magnetic Bears - Episode 62
We've found a spot of internet to get our video up! We hope you enjoy this one of our time spent exploring the beautiful Magnetic Island off the coast of Townsville in Queensland.
We find Koala bears, visit the World War II anti-shipping forts and discover a tropical wetland complete with butterflies and fruit bats. We also rack up a giant coconut haul with our friends Meg and Darren from SV Sarean and Troy services our 2 speed Harken winch.
If you want more Queensland sailing videos, you should definitely check out Meg and Darren's channel, Sailing SV Sarean on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9p8ChaDOMRyXJNEYRWWhkg
Wishing you all the best on this Tuesday afternoon!
Pascale
Comments (27)
Australia and the islands around her seems to be rugged and natural mostly. I know you have your share of metropolis's but I think the natural surroundings and remote locations you have in abundance definitely sets your perspectives, your demeanor through your adventures. It's refreshing to see these underpinnings in livid color.
Yes we love it. Plenty more uninhabited and rugged islands to explore as we head further south when with the increase in population. We look forward to sharing it all with you.
"Fruit bats and butterflies, huh?" :-) :-) :-) And Kookaburras! I love how much joy you two find in all aspects of the natural world. Kookaburras! Koalas!. And Koala poo! As I get old and surly, you are a great reminder of why I have worked with animals, nature and people for almost 30 years. I do love you two! ;-)
It's one of the reasons why living on a boat is so amazing. You're always surrounded by the natural world and we love it! I was blown away by the butterfly forest. It was better than any butterfly greenhouse I'd visited. It was also my first time seeing koalas in the wild. Thanks for your heartwarming comment Tim. Pascale
Sheryl has said that we dont need any more than one Paul on the boat is enough 😆
Lol. Nice to see she doesnt think you need replacing just yet;)
Wow, very excellent video. I love the explore in the forest, and the chomping on flowers (!), but the step by step winch detailing was awesome TY for that.
Our pleasure Joseph. It's not as complicated as many think.
Fantastic video! Loved the Koalas and the rest of your time exploring, and the coconuts expedition with your friends! And excellent tutorial on winch servicing. I've been very curious about that. Sadly, it's not an issue on my current little boat, but fully expect it to be on my next one! Thank you!!!
It was hard to fully convey just how happy Pascy was to find those koalas. And we visited the butterfly forest multiple times so I could see her so happy.
:)
Thanks. I have lewmar winches and have been terrified about pulling them apart and loose a piece, but you gave me the confidence I needed.
Another mission accomplished!
Thank you for this Video Folks, I must admit to wondering about 2 speed Winches, now I know how they work! I've spent Hours of fun and frolics searching for Pawl Springs when repairing various pieces of equipment over the Years, Take Photos draw Pictures and wait for new Springs to arrive the day before you stand on the 'lost' one. Thanks for the explore, that lookout point looks really good.
The mechanism seems so simple one you see it but I imagine the invention process took some head scratching. Every time I pull a machine apart I'm always in awe at the genius behind the combinations of simple mechanisms and processes.
A good tip when disassembling stuff on a boat is to lay a doubled over towel around the work area to stop the dreaded plop of the irreplaceable part going in the drink
I know the dreaded plop well. The cockpit lee cloths are quite effective part catchers but your towel will eliminate the tricky bounce all valuable parts seem to do on a deck to clear lifelines and toe-rails.
great video guys, I liked the old fort and your walk through nature, people forget that you are using your boat to visit interesting places, not just for sailing or fishing. I thank you Troy for the winch walk through, that is something on my list on my retrofit of Illusions.
We are keen history'tourists' as well and rarely miss an opportunity to visit sites of importance for Australia. Finishing a few weeks of adventure in a calm Anchorage with nothing to worry about occasionally is also nice.
Been following Dazza and Meg for a while now, Nice couple wishing all the love and support for Meg on their new journey
We met them again out for a few days this week. Looks like things are working out well for them. Hopefully we spend more time with them going south.
Oh to be doing winch maintenance off Magnetic Island. Great video, thank you.
There are definitely worse places to be running maintenance.
No sailing or diving ;-( oh well next time :-)
There is always that next time just around the corner here.
Good morning guys..from Gremany. Great video.I never heard from Magnetic Island bevore. Very interesting. Now the day can begin...
The island makes you feel like you're on holiday. It's very laid back and no one is in a rush.