Episode13 Swansea to Broughton Island

After a few days in the Lake, it's time to head further north. Can we make it to Broughton Island, or will the weather beat us?
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[@Beyondthebackyard-au]

Thanks for doing this one. This island is on my list of islands to kayak to.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Great Dude. It's not too far out.

[@Videostufftas]

Another interesting video, thanks Norm 👍

[@warrenbreeze4426]

Wonderful drone shots of Broughton. yes you used the same buoy that the boat
moored in my last comment.
My wife loved seeing the Island, and now understands the story.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Looks like a beautiful area from the aerial view. Enjoyed watching you.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Glad you enjoyed it Dude. Nice Island....rolly anchorage.

[@JohnBubb-t7z]

Thanks Norm, Certainly not the best boating weather. If you have a good following breeze does that allow you to throttle back a bit or do you need to keep the revs up to keep the boat heading where you want? I must be challenging negotiating those shoals in the dark by yourself or are they easily identified on your instruments? Looking forward to the next leg of your journey.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Chart Plotter marks them well. Need a bit of concentration in the dark.
Run the boat at lower revs for the same speed with the sail and a bit of wind from the right quarter.
Thanks for comments Dude.

[@michaelraine6879]

She got a bit rolley mate, well done.
Cheers Michael

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Thanks Dude

[@stevenfogerty2110]

Spent a very rolly night there few weeks ago. The mooring looked okay but was taken. Reckon I'll give Broughton a miss in future 🙃

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep

[@phillip1115]

I'm enjoying your videos as I'm learning some things about Australian geography, but for one thing. Could you please can the music?

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Sorry you don't like it Dude.
I try to make it as inconspicuous as possible, but many enjoy it.
Thanks for the comment.

[@peterkelly250]

Thanks Norm.

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No worries Peter.

[@jesusislord-ht1nj]

How do you take your tea? I use tea bags 2 tea spoons of sugar and whole milk

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

No sugar ...only a splash of milk.

[@stevenfogerty2110]

Spent a very rolly night there few weeks ago. The mooring looked okay but was taken. Reckon I'll give Broughton a miss in future 🙃

[@MotorSailingforOldDudes]

Yep it is a bit exposed there. Have had good anchorages in Coalshaft and Esmeralda on other trips. Guess it depends on conditions Dude.