Light Winds, Big Mackerel & Reefing Adjustments on the Sail to Morris Island (Ep.91)

This episode starts with me leaving the Flinders Island Group in barely a breath of wind, crawling along and watching the clock as I try to reach my next anchorage before sunset. It’s one of those classic Far North Queensland days where patience is everything… until the wind finally arrives. When it fills in at around 20 knots, ARGO comes alive and I’m suddenly moving at a much better pace. Along the way I hook another cracking Spanish mackerel, and I take you through the whole process — bringing it aboard safely while solo, then filleting it later to stock up on fresh meals for the days ahead. There’s nothing quite like catching your own food on passage. I also show how I adjusted the reefing line to get it working better with the mainsail, explaining the tweak and why it makes a difference when sailing alone. A light wind start, a fast finish, a beautiful fish, and a few practical sailing tips — another great day exploring the remote waters of Far North Queensland. Thanks for watching. Stay Connected: Watch more of my sailing journey and life aboard ARGO here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBFhZ3tBm0qr20Fm5BWHtOB5 or binge back through the beginnings here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBH9UgJUVWpSBNiKL5Z1lDrl&si=5woU5AeyfxCoNj5J Follow ARGO on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingargo38/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingargo38/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailingargo38 Support ARGO on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SailingArgo38 Shout Jason a drink here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FWBL52GY7L5KW Join the ARGO Support Crew here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J257W85YU9PPY Snap up a copy of the ARGO Cookbook here: https://www.patreon.com/SailingArgo38/posts/argo-cookbook-is-164936192