Sailing Kingfisher Bay to Bundaberg Liveaboard Sailing Australia Sailing the Queensland Coast Ep 130

Hi and welcome aboard @SailingAstridTheWombat We are Gav and Shezz and two and a half years ago we bought our Beneteau Oceanis 430 sailboat with absolutely no sailing experience and jumped straight into the deep end of liveaboard sailing. Our very first passage was just over 700 nautical miles, launching us headfirst into the world of bluewater cruising, learning to sail, and real life at sea. Since that moment, we’ve been fully immersed in boat life, documenting the journey of turning a production cruising sailboat into a capable, self-sufficient home for full-time liveaboard life. From major sailboat upgrades and off-grid power systems to everyday maintenance and skills building, we have been learning what it truly takes to own, sail, and live on a boat while preparing to sail around the world. We have now left the dock and our adventure has begun so hit subscribe to come along on the journey of a lifetime. If you’re into sailing adventures, beginner sailing, sailboat ownership, cruising lifestyle, and traveling the world by sailboat, our journey is all about real-time learning, ocean freedom, and realising our dream of world cruising under sail...Let's go! Join us as we continue our liveaboard sailing adventure and set sail from the beautiful Kingfisher Bay on K'gari (Fraser Island), heading north towards Bundaberg, Queensland. This passage is another exciting chapter in our journey as we explore the world by sailboat aboard our 1990 Beneteau Oceanis 430. What began as a dream of sailing around the world is now our reality, and we're taking you along for every mile of the adventure. In this episode, we leave the stunning waters of the Great Sandy Strait behind and venture into the open waters of the Queensland coast. Experience the realities of cruising life, passage planning, weather routing, navigation, sailboat handling, and the day-to-day challenges of living full-time on a sailboat. Whether you're an experienced sailor, a beginner sailor, a sailboat owner, or someone dreaming of sailing around the world, this episode offers a genuine look at life aboard a cruising yacht. Our journey from Kingfisher Bay to Bundaberg takes us through some of Australia's most beautiful coastal sailing grounds. Along the way, we share the highs and lows of offshore sailing, changing weather conditions, navigation decisions, and the practical side of passage making on a liveaboard sailboat. This is real cruising life, showing both the challenges and rewards of long-distance sailing as we continue sailing around the world. If you're interested in sailing, cruising Australia, liveaboard life, sailboat travel, offshore sailing, yacht life, sailing adventures, bluewater cruising, world sailing adventures, or learning more about cruising on a budget, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this episode. We document the real experiences, lessons, and unforgettable moments that come with travelling and sailing around the world on your own yacht. Our channel follows every step of our sailing journey as we explore new destinations by sailboat and continue our global adventure. From boat maintenance and upgrades to passage making, anchoring, navigation, provisioning, and discovering incredible places accessible only by sea, we share the authentic realities of long-term cruising and life afloat. If you've ever dreamed of sailing around the world, living on a sailboat, or embracing the freedom of the cruising lifestyle, you're in the right place. Boat: Beneteau Oceanis 430 Mission: Sailing Around the World Lifestyle: Full-Time Liveaboard Sailing Route: Kingfisher Bay, K'gari (Fraser Island) to Bundaberg, Queensland Don't forget to subscribe and follow along as we navigate Australia's coastline and continue our quest to explore the world by sailboat. You can also become part of our crew over at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/sailingastridthewombat/posts Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Leaving Kingfisher Bay Fraser Island 01:59 Sailing From Kingfisher Bay to Bundaberg 03:13 Sunrise on the Ocean 03:57 Rainbow 08:00 Bundaberg Port Marina 08:44 Fuel Restock 10:00 Remote Workdays Done 12:22 White Cliffs Fraser Island 13:19 Dolphins Please leave a comment, like and subscribe to follow our journey. Join us now as we head off up the coast of Queensland to explore the world by sailboat. 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 #sailingadventures #sailboat