Yellow Patch Was Stunning ... But the Tide Had Other Ideas (Ep.73) | Sailing ARGO

After some strong winds kept us tucked away near Cape Capricorn, we decided to make the most of it and explore Yellow Patch on Curtis Island – and wow, this place delivered. With just 0.4m under the keel on entry during a spring tide, we carefully eased ARGO into this secluded anchorage and found ourselves surrounded by towering golden sandhills and crystal-clear shallows. It was tight… very tight… but absolutely worth it. We grabbed the paddleboards and headed ashore to tackle the famous Yellow Patch sandhill. The climb was brutal (around a 40-degree angle!), but the sweeping views over the coastline made every step worth the leg burn. Back onboard, the falling tide had us keeping a very close eye on the depth under the keel. Using the paddleboard oar as our very scientific measuring device, we realised things were getting a little too shallow for comfort… so up came the anchor and forward we edged by a few metres to stay safe for the night. With that little drama sorted, it was time for a relaxed evening aboard – another fruitless fish from the deck satisfied with a few sundowners, and plans for tomorrow’s sail to Great Keppel Island. Sometimes the tricky spots turn out to be the most memorable. 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/ Support us on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/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: DesiFree Music; Free Sound Server; Ribhav Agrawal | Poor Artistt; Abhishek M | Poor Kid Music