Did we BIGHT off more than we could chew? - Episode 175
The second part of our crossing of the Great Australian Bight sees us deal with a few problems and get a bit of a taste of why this part of the world has a notorious reputation.
Those of you that were following our progress on the tracking page will know that we made good speed during this part of the journey and now you can see why!
We are in internet range for the next 24 hours and then we will be sailing for Ningaloo Reef and will be out of range once more for about a week so we will answer what comments we can but please don't think that any of your comments may go unanswered because we don't appreciate them.
Our best wishes for all of you,
Troy and Pascale.
Comments (23)
Thank you for another stunning video and narrative. I really enjoy the view the camera gives. It’s exhilarating to watch those shots that are close to the waterline. The sailing is interesting to watch. Those waters are certainly worthy of their reputation. What you achieve in that gyrating galley is remarkable and that insulated container has paid its way many times over.
Good call on the surfing music!
Just glad we didn't ride any barrels.
Awesome video. Love the mix you all do now. The music, lighting, fades, and the capper in calm waters near shore, really shows your skills. I bought a thermal cooker for Margaret, thank to you guys. Did you guys have a drone accident at the end?? I work around / with some military stuff and we are sometimes "greeted" by an Osprey or two from time to time...
Thanks very much Joseph and you will have to let us know how Margaret takes to the new gadget. We use ours nearly daily. Next episode we expand a little on our drone vs eagle encounter but Osprey are also a bit of a hazard. They like to try and perch on our wind indicator and VHF aerial for some reason and give us a free load test of our components.
"Shearwaters in the Moonlight!" Band name? No, I think its more of an Album name ;-). What a truly epic voyage this was. Love you guys..
The Band name can be "Sleeping Seals!
Awesome episode, love them all and look forward to the next guys. You're so brave.
Another great "sailing" video, thanks. Waves always look smaller in the video...
It is amazing how much more serene everything became below deck too, as Mirrool is a very quiet boat. I know it seems rolly and unpleasant on the video but out there, she provided quite a nice refuge.
I think quarantines are an essential tool in the fight against Covid, however knee jerk reactions by government. Particularly as it has been Government agencies, bye and large, who have erred and allowed infected people into the country. Blanket quarantines essentially make a lot of people unhappy and opposed to the idea. On the voyage from Tassie to WA I don't believe you touched Port anywhere where there was any trace of the infection before or after your visit ? Hence, I guess it was almost as good as a quarantine ? Good to see Pascal's over her illness and back to her bouncy self. Your passage would do credit to a James Bond martini, except being both shaken and stirred
Yes, we were dismayed not by the quarantine measures as such, rather the very arbitrary fashion of their implementation and a seeming eye to be doing what everyone expected rather than a logical set of proceedings. Still, we are very happy that this hasn't seen the mortality of some events of the past century. We understood the measures in place for Western Australia and made sure that nothing we did would place us in additional quarantine rather than attending an important family event.
The smooth waters at the end sure were a great relief after that thoroughly exhausting trip. Good rest mate.
As a benefit, our definition of smooth waters has enjoyed considerable expansion!
Incredible passage, shunting along at 19.5 knots (hahaha). Seriously, seems like she's performing brilliantly and no leaks! What a super episode!
No leaks is incredibly underrated on a hard passage. The little things really count when times are tough.
Great, great info. Thanks, you two. Stay safe.
That looked like an extremely challenging passage! Great to make all those miles, but it looked thoroughly exhausting. Fortunately you had a wonderful welcoming committee to great your arrival at the anchorage ;) Very well done!!
Very true Scott and that welcoming committee kept up encouraging sat phone messages throughout the voyage which is very nice to have.
Ok good to hear. The other question I had was how did you split the night watch? I can press my experience into 4hr blocks, but really not sure that is most effective. Curious how you guys manage this.
Perhaps not quite right a question as you were up all the time during passage. Good on you and thanks for the share
WA waters and not quarantined? That, unfortunately, is the biggest question that comes to mind in present times.
No it wasn't a factor but it prevented a few visits along the way.