Monster Mackerel and 600nm Down - The Long Trek South Continues (Ep.45) | Sailing ARGO

Leg 2 of our big trek home – and what a run it’s been! We covered another 300 nautical miles over 10 days, dropping anchor at 8 beautiful spots between Cape Gloucester, the Whitsundays and North Keppel Island. There was some wily weather, plenty of sunshine, and a few of those golden sunsets that make the long days worth it. Somewhere along the way, our sail car gave up, but with a bit of MacGyver magic we managed to patch it up and keep sailing. We also had some cracking sails and a heap of fun tacking our way through – it feels good to finally be getting the hang of it! Oh, and the highlight? A 144cm Spanish mackerel that made us (the cat and the freezer) very happy. We’ve now notched up over 600 nautical miles on the trip south – only about 260 to go. The home stretch is in sight… though there might be a few detours yet. To see "Juan the elusive Mackerel" we referenced from our previous trip to Pearl Bay, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/IQEAwHKbFIA 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: Mikhail Smusev | Sigma Music Art; Storyblocks; Omar Faruque | Desi Free Music; Clipchamp