Rough Seas Sailing Sydney to Brisbane Ep 52 : This sail had everything dolphins, whales & rough seas

Embark on an unforgettable liveaboard sailing adventure as we sail from Sydney to Brisbane, facing rough seas, unpredictable weather, and awe-inspiring marine life! In this video, experience the challenges of sailing through a changing sea state, where stormy conditions force us to rethink our plans and seek shelter. Witness incredible footage of dolphins riding the waves alongside our sailboat and majestic whales breaching in the distance - a sailor's dream encounter! Whether you're a seasoned sailor, sailboat owner, or just starting your sailing journey, this episode offers valuable insights into adapting to changing conditions, safety tips for navigating rough seas, and the realities of liveaboard life. For those who dream of traveling the world by sailboat, this video showcases both the thrills and challenges of this unique lifestyle. Join us as we embrace the beauty and unpredictability of sailing the Australian coastline, sharing our experiences, lessons learned, and breathtaking moments on the open ocean. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sailing adventures, tips, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into life at sea! In this video, we share every step of the journey navigating Australia's breathtaking East Coast. Witness the excitement of spotting migrating whales and learn how we safely maneuvered around them, a vital skill for any sailor in these waters. Join us for breathtaking views, wildlife encounters, and the freedom of life at sea. Join our journey as we share the highs and lows of sailing, inspire you to chase your own adventures, and show you what it takes to prepare for life at sea. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow adventurers who love sailing, boats, and ocean exploration. It's been a year since our first sail in @SailingAstridTheWombat actually that means it's been a year since our first sail ever. That's right a year ago we bought this Beneteau Oceanis 430 and pulled the sail up for the first time ever when we brought her home. A sail that stretched 700 nautical miles from Townsville in Far North Queensland Australia to Moreton Bay in Brisbane Queensland. We bought our Sailboat a year ago and plan to sail it around the world. Join us to see the challenges as we continue to learn to sail, prepare our boat and make changes so our boat feels like a home. We are moving onboard in less than six months so the downsizing is in full swing and our sailing dream is getting closer and closer. Each experience we have and each new sailing skill learnt just keeps bringing us closer to taking off to sail around the world in our Beneteau Oceanis 430 @SailingAstridTheWombat living our boat life dream. We hope you enjoy our content. Please hit subscribe and follow our journey to full time sailing around the world. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Sailing out of Pittwater 02:41 Fishing 05:53 Head Sail Out 06:36 Main Sail Out 06:57 Whales Around the Sailboat 07:41 Dolphins Beside the Sailboat 15:51 Sea State Change 18:33 Fair Winds and Following Seas 19:30 Sail Plan Change 22:00 Nelson's Bay Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. We are Gav and Shezz an Aussie couple with a dream to sail and scuba dive around the world. We bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 in October 2023 with zero sailing experience but the belief that we can do this. We have filmed our journey from looking for boats, buying the boat and downsizing our house so we can liveaboard and all the messy wonderful life stuff in between. Join us now as we start to get our boat prepared for liveaboard life. As new sailors we want to share all of our learnings and keep it real in our videos. We want to show step by step what it takes to choose a boat, buy the boat and learn how to sail. Our sailing learning curve is steep so come along with us as we learn and grow as liveaboard sailors. We promise you will have a laugh! Welcome aboard Astrid The Wombat Gav and Shezz You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook: Sailing Astrid the Wombat #sailing #liveaboard #sailingaustralia #sailingsydneytobrisbane #sailboat