Safely crossing the treacherous Wide Bay Bar & sailing into the Double Island Point Lagoon. - Ep 46

In this video we cross some of the most dangerous waters in Queensland, the Wide Bay Bar, but not before waiting for the right weather conditions, consulting the Tin Can Bay Volunteer Coast Guard and taking all the sensible safety precautions. Then we sail across the bay to one of mother nature’s great playgrounds at Double Island Point where we are able to anchor in totally protected, crystal clear waters and have some fun.
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[@kingchristopherpaul477hutc8]

So much fun, stay blessed

[@Dreamtimesail]

Thank you! You too!

[@trevhedges]

Really cool! Cheers guys.. much Appreciated!

[@Dreamtimesail]

Glad you enjoyed it Trev.

[@farfloatingabovereality1101]

Beautiful video guys

[@Dreamtimesail]

We're so glad you enjoyed it and thanks so much for taking the time to comment. We really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@tonyf7997]

Nice crossing eastward! Things were too rough a few years back so we headed NE with a 4m sea state , just sat back and enjoyed the sail on auto pilot with a handkerchief of canvas out to keep moving!

[@Dreamtimesail]

Thanks for commenting Tony. We always appreciate it. Sounds like you had a good plan and executed it well. We always try to look for a suitable weather window and are happy to wait. It's easy when you don't have a schedule. Cheers R & K.

[@liammollatt4147]

We did sail this section together hey!?! ok you were 20 minutes ahead of us as usual, but we didn't get any of those monster waves.. we must have timed it perfectly or should I say we skilfully found a gap with no waves! 😂

[@Dreamtimesail]

We must have knocked the steam out of the waves before you arrived. 😂

[@peterstevens7409]

wow very intersting. - thanks 4 that

[@Dreamtimesail]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

[@Themothershipsailing]

Just discovered you guys from your FB post. Excellent episode - I’ll be back sailing in Aussie waters after a very long time away and looking forward to it very much. I’m going to sail through this area fairly often so thanks for such a good insight into it - much appreciated!

[@Dreamtimesail]

Thanks so much for your very welcome comments. It's so nice to hear people appreciating our little productions. We put a lot of effort into them and really enjoy doing them but it's great to receive positive feedback likes yours. Cheers!

[@FollowIntrepidBear]

That’s quite a bar! Reminds me of some of our tidal races on the U.K. coast but the depth across your bar would have me a bit nervous! Anyway nice video. Would love to sail there one day 😊

[@Dreamtimesail]

Thanks guys. It's a place that can be a mill pond or absolutely deadly. We pay it a great deal of respect and only cross if the weather is right. It would be great to share an anchorages and sundowners one day if you do ever come this way. Cheers!

[@macom5140]

Well done! Good job!

[@Dreamtimesail]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed watching. Cheers!