CARANGO AMEL 54 #035 - The Albany Gap our chosen route to Cape York

The Albany Gap our chosen route to Cape York

CARANGO AMEL 54 #035

PETER and VICKY FORBES

Fri 19 Aug 2016 08:10

10:40.65S 142:32.00E

After an overnight sail through 25 - 30 Knot winds, having studied the tide and current statistics and forecasts, we needed to slow - so we reefed heavily and sailed slow at 4 - 5 knots to arrive at the entrance to Albany Passage [the brave boys route over Cape York] at exactly tidal change.

On watch for the 6-9am shift I witnessed the most beautiful sunrise East of Carango and moon set at the same time to the West.

Sun Rise East

Moon set West

And so it went well and Carango was positioned well at 08.30 local - we entered Albany passage at 09.15 all the crew are now awake.

The Albany Passage through Cape York looks very narrow as one approaches in a turbulent confused sea with multiple tidal rips going in various directions. Such a lot of sea water to get through a very narrow gap + Carango this morning.

Our best helmsman takes the wheel. We are all somewhat mesmerised by this approaching event - this is a first for all of us - we are all unsure quite what to expect.

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