A wild 2,000-mile sailing journey from Coffs Harbour to Darwin. Encountering storms, breaking waves, reefs, squalls, equipment failures and a broken rib, I push north along Australia’s east coast. From Brisbane and the Whitsundays to Cairns, Cape York and the Torres Strait, every mile brings new challenges. Darwin marks the end of one chapter—and the beginning of an even bigger voyage toward Europe.
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Sailing gale. How? Technical and navigational issues
How do you sail safely in gale-force winds? This video covers storm preparation, heavy weather tactics and real-world cruising experience between 28 and 47 knots. Learn about reefing, wave patterns, close-hauled sailing, broad reaching, downwind sailing, squalls, preventers, heaving-to and survival tactics. Practical storm sailing advice from a solo cruising sailor aboard Reykja.