Sheltering from Storms in Mackay - Sailing Australia Ep.52
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2019
- Forced to take shelter from storms in Mackay we take the opportunity to explore inland to Finch Hatton Gorge and hunt for duck billed platypus at Broken River. When paying for a marina berth we try to make the most of the facilities by doing all the jobs that require fresh water. With the bad weather continuing we decide to head back out anyway.
We are a British couple who set off from England in 2016 to fulfill our dream of sailing around the world on our 37ft sail boat, Florence. Along the way we share the live aboard lifestyle with the highs and lows of travelling around the world by boat.
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You can also follow us via our blog at www.sailwiththeflo.wordpress.com
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Keep Walking - Alvaro Angeloro - www.hooksounds.com - Creative Commons - Attribution Creative Commons 4.0 license
Summer Journey - Paul Werner - www.hooksounds.com - Creative Commons - Attribution Creative Commons 4.0 license
Its Gettin Funky - HookSounds Originals - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Ambient Inspiration - MusicPro - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Get Into It - Dreamwave - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
Slow Summer - HookSounds Originals - www.hooksounds.com - Licenced
When, when will this channel explode!
It deserves it!
100 percent should have a bigger following
It's at 102K now
2022-07-21
And now It's at 106K
2022-08-09
That's 4K new subs in 19 days! Is that good?
Florence used to belong to my Grandfather. We spent many happy nights on Florence going up the mast and pretending to steer her.
Thank you for taking her on so many amazing adventures, it makes my Grandmother very happy to see her sailing the world! I'm sure it would make my Grandpa happy too xx
Hi Isha,
We feel very lucky to have found Florence and that she was so well looked after by your Grandparents. We enjoyed meeting them and they were very good to us. We still have a copy of your Grandpa's poems on board.
Cheers Matt and Amy
@@SailingYachtFlorence That's so lovely to hear, I will let my my Grandma know
Totally missed this episode!!! My favourite animals them
I've lived in Oz my whole life and not seen a Platypus. Beautifully done guys. I wish you many more subscribers. With love, Ken
In 42 years I've seen 2 platypuses and 2 Koalas in the wild. The platypuses were probably the same ones in this video.
Just beautiful ! Really wonderful camera work ! Your videos are so professional. . I appreciate all your hard work that make them so enjoyable to watch . Yours are the best by far . I look forward to watching them for sure . Keep up the good work and sail safe .
Thanks Pete, we try to keep on learning and improving.
Great job guys. Just found your channel through a fellow sailor who recommended you. I’ve been a BBC cameraman/editor/director for 35 years there’s always a job for you in London if you want to give up sailing!
No wait, why would you want to do that? Keep doing what you’re doing! Steve
Hi Steve, Well that is a compliment coming from a pro, thank you! Your videos are very well put together, your audio is incredible quality. We are still on a very steep learning curve. Not sure we would pass BBC scrutiny but we will have to do something for a job when we return home in 2022 ish!...
I agree, they do a fantastic job.
This is 1 channel I'd support if I had the funds. True story.
Mackay is a great place I used to live there about 10 years ago
I have finally caught up! After finding your UA-cam channel about a week or so ago, I've been binge watching every video you've posted. I must say, you both have produced a show as good or even better than most of what's on the Travel Channel, Discovery Channel or even BBC. I used to think that show by the Canadian couple (D.S.) was great. I prefer your videos hands down! Well done!
I love the way you edit your videos, explain things so well and even match the music to the situation. That care has not gone unnoticed. I love the way you're both very calm, proper and don't use profanity... a big pet peeve of mine. You seem to really be humble and appreciate that you have the opportunity to fulfill your dream.
You seem to be a great match for each other as well... in both skills and temperament. Spending that much time together can put a strain on even the best relationships. Lad, you're lucky to have found a woman who works so hard and still remains ever the Lady.
I'm an old geezer or I'd at least be sailing cheap boat around the Caribbean.
Thank you for allowing me to share your adventure. I wish you both a long, safe and happy cruise.
Hi Will, Those are very kind words, thank you. M&A
I have been to Broken river 3 times and never seen a Platypus, and you two see one first go, Lucky you👍
Wow sounds like we were lucky then, we found them after half a day and still felt very lucky to see them.
Matt, you and I have one thing in common. We both spend our time with women that have a quick smile and a happy disposition. Add a sailboat and that is probably as good as life gets.
first time i saw a platypus on film...i only saw it on pics.
Impressive shots of the platypuses. Thanks a lot for the beautiful videos.
In 1985 my Grandmother and Aunt visited from the UK,, The area was in a drought,, Broken River was just a few water holes ,,,, Hahaha , got drunk on Brampton in 1964 ,, I was 16 1/2 ,,, :-)
Great work
Those animals can be nearly impossible to find it’s a real effort you have made to get some videos of them
Very good
Come to Queensland and take a trip to Eungella, they will be waiting for you. They're likely to out around 4pm, look for the bubbles and set your camera to sports mode.
You were very lucky to see the Platypus, I've lived here all of my 70 years and never seen one in the wild. Well done.
Thanks for all the detailed cost breakdown of your cruising expenses, we found that very helpful for our future planning. You do a great job and always look forward to your next episode.
Looks like I'm catching up. I thought that I had watched all your earlier vids. Guess not.
Lovely inland trip. Thank you. Just watched your Namibia trek one yesterday.
Stay well. Stay safe.
Hi guys, so glad you got to see those cute little platypus. As you've recognised, they are a very rare sight, and not many Australians have even had the opportunity to see one in the wild. So glad you're loving Australia. :-)
Beautiful photos and really love that you gave us a quiet moment to just take in the sounds of the Broken River site. Thx.
Do people realize how much effort you put into getting your shots? Your video production skills are impressive.
Hello Mr. Matt and Mrs. Amy.
Im Rezha from Anna wakatobi. Its An Amazing day with you yesterday
Cinematography, editing, location, everything so great on this episode!
A wonder of nature hike 👍🏼😎
So many earthly heavens...awesome! ...and the shipping in pictures gives reality to the areas importance. So much to see, to do, you’ll have to just travel around a second time to see it all, nothing ever being the same...
The second lap is always in planning, just not sure when it will be!
I do love the way you edit your films it's very professional and very easy and enjoyable to watch. Thank you and keep the good work going
Amazing filming as usual. What an appreciation of wild life you guys have.
This video came up as I sit here anchored at Brampton Island sheltering from 25 knot winds. Just like you I also just spent a couple of days at Mackay marina and was equally trepidatious at leaving its shelter. You captured it all beautifully.
Thanks Ben. Hope the wind drops off for you, it stayed 25+ for at least 3 weeks when we were there. Beautiful area!
Another great video from Matt & Amy (and Florence). These videos are so professional. Well done.
Great vid ya'll.
Delightful video, especially the wildlife - platypus, bird, turtle, & the blonde baboon (?!)
Best video ever. Love those little guys
We spent hours sat on the river bank transfixed by the platypus, they were captivating.
Remember guys, when running before the wind, more sail is better and safer to minimise the shock loading on the rig, sails and rudder, whereas when sailing into the wind, less sail is easier on the boat and crew!
I’ve swum in Finch Hayton gorge before and I can vouch for the fact, that even in Summer, it is FREEZING!!! (I bet the care heater would’ve come in handy afterwards! ;-)
You’re incredibly fortunate to be able to see Platypus in their natural habitat and are well ahead of me. I’ve only ever seen them in captivity! :-(
I’m still enjoying your blogs immensely and always look forward to your next instalment! Fair winds and following seas! Kindest regards, Mike
Wow envigorating watrerfall beautiful scenery!!!!🦋
Stunning!
You guys always turning out great videos!
A thoroughly enjoyable vid. Some gorgeous footage - so well done!
As an Australian who lives in London and loves to sail I have stumbled upon your channel and LOVE it. Well done the two of you (and Florence). Good to see your effort in seeking out the platypus was rewarded. I look forward to following you as you head north and onto Indonesia.
Another great video thank you
Beautiful!
Your video is always one of the tv highlights of the week!
Really enjoyed this video especially the platypus footage
That boat sails fantastic!
So pleased you were able to see the platypus,there are several places I have been privileged to see them,not including where you were,but you must be quiet,and patient 😊
So nice... thank you
killing it guys! welcome to Aus
Great filming, but most of all still informative around the sailing 👍👍👍
I got way behind but I’m glad to see you two are still making good videos
I had the opportunity to travel to NZ and Australia with my son 4 years ago! We were in Cairns for a bit and I remember seeing roads signs for Mackay to the south Queensland was beautiful! Looks like you had a great visit!
Nice work fair winds 👍 ⚓️
Hello Mr. Matt and Mrs. Amy, Im Alvin from Anna Wakatobi Course . Its An Amazing Day with you Today. Do you Remember me ? Hope you Enjoy your sailing .
Cheers!
Thank you for a great day Alvin. We hope to see you again tomorrow. Amy and Matt
Thanks for another great video. Nice to see Queensland in such a positive light. Mackay marina is very good. Great facilities as well as restaurants and bars right there. We spent some time in there storm sheltering and getting engine services done. It feels safe with the cyclone rated berths and the tall piles. We entered the swing basin with a dead engine and were "rescued" in there by the volunteer service. It was too rough for them outside.
Your videos are super. This one was particularly good, with the playtpuses and the blonde haired primate :-)
I have lived in Australia for 70 years and never seen a Platypus in the wild despite spending much of my life in the bush
Some goodlooking wildlife there! :P
They have small washing machines on Amazon that use one gallon of fresh water per load, and have a spin cycle that gets clothes almost dry, for about a hundred dollars USD. I have one for when I travel, it works better than the set I have at home. It'll work with water from the tap, or a river. With biodegradable soap, can be used anywhere, and they use very little electric
If you get up near Cairns, great swimming holes are Cascades and Douglas Falls. When it's too hot to swim anywhere, they're nice and cool.
Whoops, Mosman falls.
Very nice photography! Most enjoyable.
SV Brooklyn San Juan Islands PNW
When you said in the previous video that you were going to wait out the storm in MacKay I, for some reason, thought it was spelt Makai, imagine my surprise.
Nice video
Just though I would say "hi" after discovering your channel and watch over the last week (mostly in order) you back catalogue.
Please keep doing what you do. I really, really enjoy the "down to earth," "basic" sailing you do. I really love your approach to "keep sailing" and don't use "Marinas."
I did a little dingy sailing back when I was a youngster (which is a long, long time ago :); just enough to think I would really like to sail - Clair Frances "Come Hell or High Water" as the book for me. I made other choices, so I never got into sailing personally. As I enjoyed those opportunities, I wouldn't want anyone to think that not sailing was a regret of mine; just something I could see myself doing.
I asked a sailing acquaintance of mine, a few years ago, if starting sailing in you 50s was possible and he said not. I think he is right. One has to be really, really dedicated to take up something like sailing when you're getting older; and I'm not convinced that I have the "right stuff" to start now. But I can enjoy people like you going for it, and live my "dreams" though you. So thank you, very, very much for the content you produce.
To that end, do you have a PayPall account so I can make a one off contribution. It won't me much, £10 probably, but I would like to make a small contribution. My situation ATM is such that a regular contribution is something I shy way from.
Also, may I suggest some "how to" videos for complete newbies like me. I know nothing about blue seas sailing, so anything that shows me the basics would greatly enhance my enjoyment of your content. I know I have so much to learn, and while I may never put into practice what you may choose teach into practice, it will help me appreciate all the more your videos.
Hi Steve,
You can start sailing in your 50's. We have a friend who we have been cruising with recently who bought his boat (an island packet 44) and learned to sail in his 50's, he is now very competent and has sailed from the US East coast to Australia so far. You are correct though you have to know it is definitely what you want to do, maybe try a few sailing holidays or courses to find out. Dinghy sailing is a great base to start from, we are both dinghy sailors. We do have a Pay pal tip jar which you can find on the front page of our written blog www.sailwiththeflo.wordpress.com all donations gratefully received and put towards making more videos and blog posts. cheers Matt and Amy
@@SailingYachtFlorence Thanks for the response.
Yes, I know I "could" start sailing if I really had the drive. But for now I'll just keep keep following people like you good selves. Maybe one day.....
Keep having fun.
Hi Amy and Matt ,,, I 've heard it had all been burnt out up there recently ,, I hope its recovered by the time you got there.
In case you come across more creeks as you travel north and want to see the platypus, a few drops of fish oil in the water will bring them out!
Excellent video guys. Here in North America we don’t have many of the wildlife you share with us in your videos. It always makes me wonder if the theory of evolution is right. Australia has animals we don’t find naturally anywhere else in the world. I wonder why that is?
Please keep sharing your awesome adventure with us all.
Good observation there. They have found some relationship between our wildlife and those in the islands to our north and also South America. They have a kind of tree kangaroo in PNG, but it has a distinctive look that is different from our usual kangaroo. Have to point out, we lived here 40 years before seeing a platypus in the wild.
well shit that's where i live, didn't expect this to pop up in recommended
well done 99 percent of Aussies have never seen one
Took me 40 years of looking, and we saw them at the same place.
Cold river pools are the best! In the cities now they pay for "Cryotherapy." Freezing your skin to alleviate inflammation. I always found a swim in a cold river served just fine.
Looks like a quiet Solent to us. Have you remembered what week it is you two??....
Just a quick tip you were saying that the beaver is gone right about the time you get them in Focus their out little tip take a couple pictures in autofocus first that way you guarantee you have the photo then go to manual and do whatever settings you would like afterwards but make sure you get the photo you want first on an auto focus setting
It's not a beaver. It's a platypus. The trick is. Focus on the bubbles they make just before they surface, set your camera on sports mode so it will shoot continuously. When the platypus comes up press the shutter and keep going until it dives. The don't stay up for long.
Great scenery. Thanks! Question:- how have you improved the rig/rigging. What have you removed and added in way of a standard rig? Greeting from sunny Finland.
That's not a Blonde Hair Baboon as they are not native to Australia, it's a Drop Bear. :)
@7:00 checked for crocs I reckon ? ;)
Where did you hire the film crew from. Very well done and I thoroughly enjoyed it. ❤️❤️❤️
And the snakes crazy
Florence may be only 11 mtrs , but I bet she's considerably more nimble than those big bullies. Who knew
Oz was soooo scrumptious. Amy "it's fine " looking like a rally driver on full opposite lock.
Hi- please tell me what your inflatable kayak is? Thank you. Enjoy your videos and expertise!
It's a decathlon kayak. Its only supposed to be for one but we squeese 2 of us in. It was gifted to us from a friend who had used it a lot for a year or so herself. It's been great for us.
Eungella (said: yung-gella)
Strange sailing chanel, doing laundry without wearing a bikini. Really enjoying your work.
That national park's name is pronounced Young Gluh. Eungella. Great part of God's great garden eh. How cute are Platypus.
Loving your videos.., what an amazing adventure ❤️️ One question though.., do you have an amazon affiliate account? I would love to read some of the books you've mentioned and if I purchase them via an amazon link you will get a small commission (win win). Either way can you list some of the books you've read on sailing?!? Thanks in advance. Happy sailing 🤗
Are you coming down to Brisbane?
Im only part way into this episode and I saw you washi g the topsides from a kayak. I just was on the hard and couldnt afford any more time after 4 days with in and out.
My question is, if topsides can be washed on the water can it be taped, sanded, gelcoat repaired and painted from a kayak or paddleboard. Or would it be better to sabe and go back on the hard? Whats your experience? What do you suggest?
😲😲😀😀👍
Hey, I was wondering: how do you keep the fresh water tank clean?
It has big hatches so we can get our arms in there and scrub it out every 6 months. Also use a filter when filling it up from the tap.
“Eungella” no in mackay I’ve lived here my whole life and we pronounce it with slang young-galla but in one go... and since then to people who don’t live here all the grass has died and I’m in glenella and it hasn’t rained since 2 days before Anzac Day was the last decent pour and since then it’s sprinkled once and that’s it the dumb thing is we’re one of the wettest parts of the country
Do you get motion sickness? Or, do you get used to the constant motion after a while?
Hi Todd, We get used to it but after a long period of calms it can take a couple of days for our bodies to get back into the swing of things. We have both been sick in very rough weather but not very often. Thankfully the human mind is very good at forgetting the bad bits and remembering the good bits! M&A
A strange thing I notice is that after 3 days I find every thing seems to settle down and feels very stable, then get shocked to look out the porthole and see the big waves out there.
Just wondered if you ever collect rain water?
Hi Janice, Yes we do but it is easier to fill from a tap with a hose if possible. In areas where that is not easy then we collect rain water. ua-cam.com/video/eawsVaF3zoo/v-deo.html at about 15 mins in.
I am buying a 1079 Nauiticat and can't find insurance. Can you refer mr to who you use
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What's the price list for service at a marina or yacht club?
20 meter berth is about $70aud a night so maybe a bit less for a smaller berth
It varies a lot Mathew. From $34 to ridiculous amounts depending on the size of your boat and the marina. Probably not much different to a caravan/trailer park. Of course Mackay marina is very good, and does special bulk deals where you can book a number of weeks and spread the time over a cruising season, so it can work out to be very cheap. Their prices are reasonable and the marina is cyclone rated. The difference in price between long term and casual is big e.g., 1 night $60, or 1 month $30 a night. Some marinas that charge very high prices, have 5 star facilities such as private marble bathrooms with carpets, tv and furniture. But, some marinas charge high prices and have low rent facilities. Did I mention how good Mackay marina is!
Your link for Patreon doesn’t work,ya might get a few more Patreons if you fix it :)
Thanks for letting us know. We just checked it and it works for us now.
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Is there anyone sailing out there that’s not on UA-cam?
Me. Just take a look on the marine traffic website, you will be staggered at how many are cruising the coast.
Are you both married?
I think they are.....to Florence!!
Strange question! Of course not they are too happy 😂
I'm sorry to say that I won't be watching anymore. You are both quite handsome, like all UA-camrs it seems, and I am just too lonely and sad about my single solitary life to spend it watching gorgeous young folks frolic in bikinis. It just hurts. I feel so utterly inadequate compared to you both who are doing everything and are so fucking happy and pretty. I know I have mental problems. I have depression, anxiety, PTSD, Toxic Shame, Shame-Existence Bind, Bipolar and probably a few more. You both seem so perfect and whole. Later.