Beginner sailors navigate the Great Sandy Straits! - Episode 17

Fish in the bucket and wind in our sails, we push on up the Great Sandy Straits and dodge the sand banks. Josh explains the fundamental dynamics of sailing our Adams 35, specifically the function and use of the main sail & main sheet. Our high level bilge alarm goes off for the first time (but definitely won't be the last!). Join us as we begin to explore the beauty of K'Gari (previously known as Fraser Island). Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:52 Josh hooks up! 4:40 Start of passage from Garry's Anchorage to White Cliffs 14:11 Explanation of main sail/main sheet 17:39 Bilge alarm goes off 20:11 Sailing onto our anchor 24:45 Addressing the leak We share more of our day to day lifestyle & activities on our Instagram:@_joshaustin@phoebekatewilliams We’re a little behind on our videos - we’re just having too much fun! So to connect with us in real time, you can find us on our new FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551024568844Your support allows us to continue to create videos and maintain our home, Innerbloom - keeping the adventure alive. Thank you! paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=KNLJDGDXPAYAU