Sailing Moreton Island to Manly: A Perfect Day Sailing Across Moreton Bay Australia Episode 113

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:45 +0000

Hi and welcome aboard @SailingAstridTheWombat
We are Gav and Shezz and two and a half years ago we bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 sailboat with absolutely no sailing experience and jumped straight into the deep end of liveaboard sailing. Our very first passage was just over 700 nautical miles, launching us headfirst into the world of bluewater cruising, learning to sail, and real life at sea. Since that moment, we’ve been fully immersed in boat life, documenting the journey of turning a production cruising sailboat into a capable, self-sufficient home as we prepare for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we’re learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while working toward our goal of sailing around the world. If you’re into sailing adventures, beginner sailing, sailboat ownership, cruising lifestyle, and traveling the world by sailboat, our journey is all about real-time learning, ocean freedom, and building the confidence to chase long-term world cruising under sail.
After an incredible long weekend at anchor, it’s time to raise the sails and begin our journey back across Moreton Bay—one of the most iconic sailing destinations in Australia. In this episode, we take you along for a real, unfiltered look at liveaboard sailing life as we leave our anchorage and head back out onto open water.
This is what sailing in Australia is all about—changing conditions, beautiful coastlines, and the freedom of off grid sailing life. We walk you through the process of preparing the sailboat for passage, pulling anchor, and navigating Moreton Bay while dealing with wind, tides, and boat traffic. Whether you’re a beginner sailor or an experienced cruiser, this episode gives you a practical look at what it’s really like to sail a boat day-to-day.
As full-time liveaboard sailors, every passage is part of the bigger journey of sailing around the world. From trimming sails to finding the best course across the bay, we share the decisions and challenges that come with life on a sailboat. If you’ve ever dreamed about sailboat living, cruising Australia, or learning how to sail, this video is packed with valuable insight and real sailing experience.
Moreton Bay offers a perfect mix of protected waters and exciting conditions, making it an ideal playground for sailors and boat owners alike. Along the way, you’ll experience the beauty of Queensland’s coastline, the rhythm of life at sea, and the satisfaction of a smooth sailing passage.
If you’re searching for liveaboard sailing Australia, sailing Moreton Bay, how to sail a boat, sailboat life, off grid sailing, or tips for beginner sailors, this episode is for you. We’re all about sharing the highs, the challenges, and the reality of living on a sailboat full-time.
Join us as we continue our sailing adventure, exploring Australia by sea and working toward our ultimate goal of sailing around the world. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow along for more sailing adventures, liveaboard lifestyle content, and real-life cruising experiences from aboard our sailboat.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Waking Up On Anchor
02:22 Anchor Up and Away
03:15 Head Sail Out
05:56 Motor Sailing in Low Wind
07:43 Head Sail In
08:22 Back to the Marina
10:43 Sailing Questions With Gav

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Join us now as we settle into liveaboard life and get our boat ready to take off and sail around the world.
As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors and get ready to take off and explore the world by sailboat.
We promise you will have a laugh!
Welcome aboard Astrid The Wombat
Gav and Shezz

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