S1 EP3 Running aground in the Great Sandy Sraits and a broken boom.Can Disaster Really Strike Twice?

As we sailed from Mooloolaba to the Wide Bay Bar crossing, we encountered some confused seas. Mahina suffered the consequences with a major breakage. Then, going through the Sandy Straits the next day, we ran aground just before low tide and we were obliged to sit it out for a few long hours until the tide was high enough for us to break free. I have to say it was a very stressful time for me (Mimi) and my anxiety went through the roof...I filmed myself with my I-phone to help deal with it, like a diary. I didn't intend to put it on here (I much prefer being behind the camera!!) but in the end I thought it was important to share the lows as much as the highs. It was the first time I experienced such force with strong winds and waves rocking the boat while being aground. But in the end, we finally got to our destination and it was paradise on earth. I think it was well worth all the troubles along the way. Shane wrote a beautiful poem at the end of the video as he has been doing with each episode. It is very poignant. XOX All our Music is from Soundstripe. If you would like us to use your music please do contact us we would love to. Thank you for watching and please do SUBSCRIBE, Like and Share :) ****************************************************************************** Don't forget to like us on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/sv_mahina/?? And Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/sailingmahina? Have you read our blog ? https://www.sailingmahina.com/