2823nm Finale. Wide Bay Bar Shortcut and 45Kn Supercell Monster (Ep.49) | Sailing ARGO

In this episode, we share our final 118nm from Inskip Point to Brisbane, wrapping up our massive 2823nm round trip to Cairns and back – and it delivered one last mix of surprises. On the trip out of Inskip, we were all set to take on the Wide Bay Bar again when we spotted a few boats sneaking through Fisherman’s Gutter instead of battling the infamous “Mad Mile”. Conditions were calm, so we followed their lead and it paid off beautifully – saving us ~5–6nm and more than an hour. A game-changing shortcut we’ll definitely use again when the weather allows. After a quick stopover in Mooloolaba, Mother Nature turned it on… in all the wrong ways. Four storms rolled through, including our worst one yet: a brutal supercell slamming us with 44.4kn gusts (82km/hr), hail, torrential rain and cyclonic winds. Boats were dragging, colliding, one ended up on the rocks – and we even helped rescue a yacht whose anchor jammed while they were being pushed into another vessel. That’s more than enough excitement for this season. Once we finally made it home, a few good mates dropped in for celebratory drinks (thanks guys). Now we face the long list of boat jobs ahead of next season’s adventure up to the Cape. Thanks for sharing the journey with us, it’s been a rollercoaster but we’re keen to get back out and see more of this great coastline. Thanks for watching. Stay Connected: Watch more of our sailing journey and life aboard ARGO here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBFhZ3tBm0qr20Fm5BWHtOB5 or binge back through our beginnings here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBH9UgJUVWpSBNiKL5Z1lDrl&si=5woU5AeyfxCoNj5J Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingargo38/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingargo38/ Share a drink with us here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FWBL52GY7L5KW Join the ARGO Support Crew here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J257W85YU9PPY Music credits: Music for Video, Clipchamp, Placid Place