PUNCHING SOUTH in 25 Knots! 🌊 Rough Seas & Big Miles | Sailing the Wild Coast of Australia [Ep160]

We’re punching SOUTH down the wild and remote east coast of Australia! In this episode, we leave Lockhart River where we have been hiding out from a strong blow that came through, and we are making our way south weaving through reefs, islands, and open stretches of coastline — with 25 knots of wind on the nose! It’s a wet and wild passage, but that’s part of the adventure when you’re sailing through Far North Queensland’s untamed coast. From dodging reefs to battling side swell, we share the real and raw side of life aboard our aluminum performance catamaran. Join us as we chase a weather window, push southbound through strong trade winds, and experience the raw beauty (and power!) of Australia’s Coral Sea coast. 📍 Route: Lockhart River → Cape Melville, QLD Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Aboard! 00:45 – Southbound from Lockhart River 04:59 – Weaving Between Reefs & Islands 06:12 – The Trek South Continues 09:01 – Hit by the Side Swell 11:50 – Cape Melville & 25 Knots on the Nose 15:38 – Holding Course in 25 Knots – We Didn’t Lose It! ---------------------------------- 🎉 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! ___________________________________________________ 🎥 Watch our boat evolve — Major Refit Series ⚓ EXTENDING OUR SUGAR SCOOPS https://youtu.be/70acqzq3yIc ⚓ RECESSING OUR ANODES https://youtu.be/9oi9n1sMJNs ⚓ 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 ------------------------------------------------------- 📬 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 ------------------------------------------------------- Follow me on my boat 'Sailing with the Jameses' on noforeignland: https://www.noforeignland.com/boat/5500640950222848 And get the free noforeignland app: https://www.noforeignland.com/app #SailingWithTheJameses #SailingAustralia #SailingLife #CatamaranSailing #EastCoastAustralia #SailingAdventure #CruisingFamily #SailingQueensland