Darwin for Sailors: Worth the Stop or Sail On? | Sailing with the Jameses (Ep. 147)

Darwin for Sailors: Worth the Stop or Sail On? We are re headed ashore in Darwin, Australia’s Top End City. We are taking you on a Tour of the Dinah Beach Yacht Club – check out the tender wharf, laundry, showers, garbage & oil disposal, and even the haul‑out/slipway. Share what we pay for membership and why this spot is a lifeline for cruising sailors. Then we are headed into the city, we jump on the free city buses to explore the Darwin Waterfront – swim in the free croc‑safe lagoon, chill on shady lawns, and hit the park and we end the day with some of the best Mexican food in Australia… in Darwin of all places! 🌮 PLUS.... Come and experience Darwin’s massive tides (up to 9 meters!) Darwin might be remote, but it’s full of surprises. Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome to Darwin 🌴 01:41 – Managing the Tender & Big Tides 02:11 – Touring Dinah Beach Yacht Club 03:20 – Membership Details & Cruiser Facilities 05:15 – Darwin’s Monster Tides Explained 08:01 – Laundry Facilities Tour 08:50 – Bathrooms & Showers Walkthrough 10:53 – Exploring Darwin City 14:02 – Dinner at the Best Mexican in the Top End 🌮 If you’re planning to sail into Darwin or just curious what life is like for cruising families, this video is packed with tips, tours, and tropical vibes. ----------------------------------- SV Emma James is for Sale! Emma is a 2005 Aluminum Crowther Catamaran, Design 85, Mark IV, professionally build in the Gold Coast Australia by MEC. Email inquiries: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com Listing Ad: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/sailing-boats/crowther-catamaran/331110 ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ CUTTING OFF OUR SKEGS https://youtu.be/kU2YbtsfaLI ⚓ SYNTHETIC RIGGING ON OUR ALUMINIUM CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/LU8zSyDujfo ⚓ HOW WE IMPROVED THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR PERFORMANCE ALLOY CATAMARAN https://youtu.be/Qub8_UeCwdg 🚤 NEW HERE? Check out our boat tour: https://youtu.be/RhyaasimV9M Or our previous monohull: https://youtu.be/E5OCEgbGqK4 🎉 WANT TO KEEP VIDEOS COMING? SUPPORT US ON PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/Sailingwiththejameses Your support keeps this channel going, helps us upgrade gear, and brings you better content each week. Try a 7-day FREE trial—tiers start at just $2/month! 📬 BUSINESS INQUIRIES: sailingwiththejameses@gmail.com 📸 Follow our adventures: Instagram: @sailingwiththejameses Facebook: facebook.com/sailingwiththejameses Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment — Our Tender: We're cruising around in a True Kit Discovery 400—lightweight, stable, and perfect for exploring remote anchorages and shallow landings. Check it out here: https://truekit.net/en-au #SailingFamily #SailingLife #LiveaboardFamily #CatamaranLife #SailingWithTheJameses #Darwin #SailingFamily #DinahBeachYachtClub #DarwinWaterfront #CruisingLife #SailingAustralia