Sailing to Cairns 36kn Torrential Rain and Big Seas (Ep.41) | Sailing ARGO

We battled 36kn winds, torrential rain and big seas on our way to Cairns – one of our toughest passages yet aboard ARGO! We left Kent Island and headed for Mourilyan Harbour to ride out some serious weather – and big it was, with gusts up to nearly 70km/hr even inside the harbour! Outside must’ve been wild, so we were grateful for the protection. With torrential rain and grey skies for days, we finally spotted a break in the weather and made a dash north towards Cairns. The sea had other plans though – the waves had us feeling more like we were in a washing machine than the ocean! After a rough ride, we dropped anchor in the calm, protected waters of Fitzroy Island, where we visited their Turtle Rehabilitation Centre before continuing on to Yorkeys Knob to collect friends for a few days together. It’s a huge milestone to have made it to Cairns, something we honestly weren’t sure we’d achieve this season! 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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQLcTf0EUbs&list=PLD88yS026CBH9UgJUVWpSBNiKL5Z1lDrl 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: Clipchamp; Storyblocks; Turtle Beats