Sydney to Gold Coast Boat Delivery: Pt2 Port Stephens to GC (Ep.60) | Sailing ARGO

This is Part 2 of our Sydney to Gold Coast boat delivery – and the miles really start to add up. After reaching Port Stephens, we set off on the long run north toward the Gold Coast. The remaining journey would push us through a couple of gruelling 30-hour legs, plenty of night sailing, and – as seems to follow the ARGO crew everywhere – more squalls and storms. At one point the wind really switched on during a night sail and we found ourselves absolutely flying. Even with three reefs in the main and just a handkerchief of jib, the boat was rocketing along through the dark. Not that we were alone out there. For long stretches we were escorted by dolphins riding the bow wave – something that never gets old no matter how many miles you sail. And in one completely unexpected moment, we even had a low fly-over from two fighter jets that certainly woke the crew up and had the obligatory calls of “negative Ghost Rider, the pattern is full”! The final leg north brought bigger seas, with much of the day spent running in 2–3 metre swell rolling in behind us. It’s exhilarating surfing down those waves – but a little intimidating seeing that wall of water chasing you along. Of course, when it came time to pull the mainsail down, we had to turn straight back into it. Howie headed onto the cabin top (tethered in, thankfully) while the bow climbed and fell over the swell. As we tipped over the edge of one wave he reckons it stood at least 5 metres high – maybe 8 if you ask him – before we clawed our way back up and finally turned to run for home. All up, the trip covered 463 nautical miles over 82 sailing hours. An incredible experience, a lot learned along the way, and even better to share it with good friends. Now… sleep. 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://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBH9UgJUVWpSBNiKL5Z1lDrl&si=5woU5AeyfxCoNj5J 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: Alana Jordan; Freesound Community