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The day our engine made oil – Free Range Sailing Ep 40
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The day our engine made oil – Free Range Sailing Ep 40

Safely arrived back in the Torres Straits we visit some waterfalls on Prince of Wales Island with some friends. We also take a ride to visit the Goods Island lighthouse and World War II observation post. Throughout this episode, we do the usual boat maintenance, which leads to the discovery that o...
The Long Way Home – Free Range Sailing Ep 39
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The Long Way Home – Free Range Sailing Ep 39

This is the last episode in a series of three that feature amazing Ashmore reef. We find a couple more stunning dive locations and pass on a little of our knowledge about some of the fish we encounter and see if Sea Snakes are the deadly killers some people think they are. Cyclones to our south are...
Free Diving Paradise – Free Range Sailing Ep 38
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Free Diving Paradise – Free Range Sailing Ep 38

The second in our three-part series showing off the rarely visited and very beautiful Ashmore Reef in the Coral Sea. We had perfect conditions and excellent visibility to enjoy absolutely world-class coral reef diving. As usual, we talk about our reasons for selecting the sites we do and find an abs...
Why we went missing for a bit – a Free Range update
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Why we went missing for a bit – a Free Range update

A little bit about where we are now and why we were MIA for a few weeks. Become a Patron to get the most up to date information on our whereabouts! Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with our travels: Check out our Instagram here: Buy us a beer in Cairns!
Sailing to the Edge – Free Range Sailing Ep 37
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Sailing to the Edge – Free Range Sailing Ep 37

We depart Thursday Island in search of the clear blue water of the outer barrier reef and beyond with sailing, freediving and sashimi this one has got it all! Film Making Fund on Paypal: Become a patron of Free Range Sailing! Follow us on: Instagram: Facebook: Music Credits: 1:00 As Colour...
Cleaning Carburettors and a little bit of History – Free Range Sailing Ep 36
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Cleaning Carburettors and a little bit of History – Free Range Sailing Ep 36

Troy shows how to service the fuel jets on our 2-stroke outboard motor. We visit some historical sites on Thursday Island including the Cemetery and Green Hill Fort Gun Emplacements. Returning to the boat we wage a war on the invading mould that has appeared all over the boat after the previous week...
Repairing our Wind Generator in the Stormy Straits – Free Range Sailing Ep 35
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Repairing our Wind Generator in the Stormy Straits – Free Range Sailing Ep 35

7:32 **Correction after uploading** Caption reads 5 - 10 ohms but it should be 0.5 -1 ohms as good. Higher indicates problems. In this episode, gale force winds fry our wind generator's voltage regulator. Watch as we troubleshoot, field repair it and start making power again. We are invited to...
Happiness is a Clean Bum – Free Range Sailing Ep 34
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Happiness is a Clean Bum – Free Range Sailing Ep 34

After arriving at Thursday Island in the Torres Strait we head straight out to Kagar Reef to give Mirrool a long overdue bum clean. On our return to Thursday Island we experience some epic sailing and beat the sharks to our dinner. You can also learn a bit more about: 1:13 irukandji jellyfish wher...
Live from the Torres Straits – How We Met, why we started FRS and Future Plans
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Live from the Torres Straits – How We Met, why we started FRS and Future Plans

If you'd like to become our patron, you can have a look at our page here: If you'd like to make a donation to PayPal you can here: Follow us on: Instagram: Facebook: Notable Mentions below: Rob Martin from ClientSAT in Perth if you need to sort any satellite communications for your...
The Totally Not Naked Sailing Episode – Free Range Sailing Ep 33
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The Totally Not Naked Sailing Episode – Free Range Sailing Ep 33

We leave Weipa bound for the Torres Straits. While waiting for the wind we catch a very big golden trevally and dine on a few sprouted coconuts. When the wind finally arrives it’s wet, wet, wet! Arriving in the Torres Straits, there is no shortage of Spanish Mackerel, pesky flies and tricky tides. ...
Boat Provisioning (and a bunch of other stuff) – Free Range Sailing Ep 32
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Boat Provisioning (and a bunch of other stuff) – Free Range Sailing Ep 32

After a 300 mile crossing, we arrive in Weipa and take the opportunity to restock our provisions. We run through our recipe for home made bacon, put on a brew and do a little woodwork. As a bonus, you can learn: 13:00 how to coil a hose like a pearl diver; and 26:48 tie the world’s best cargo hitch...
The Nude Latitude – Free Range Sailing Ep 31
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The Nude Latitude – Free Range Sailing Ep 31

The wind arrives so we say goodbye to the Northern Territory and set sail east across the Gulf of Carpentaria, destination Weipa in north-west Queensland. It’s our most interesting crossing yet despite being stuck in the doldrums for a significant amount of time! Watch as we swim with a school of...
Cruising Medical Emergencies – Free Range Sailing Ep 30
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Cruising Medical Emergencies – Free Range Sailing Ep 30

***Correction after publishing*** 17:35 - Written on screen is 10% saline irrigation solution; should be 1.0%. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is an unusual episode in that it does skip forward from our usual timeline to the To...
Island Time – Free Range Sailing Ep 29
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Island Time – Free Range Sailing Ep 29

We leave the Wessel Islands and head for Bremer Island to wait for favourable winds to cross the Gulf of Carpentaria. We make friends with some late night visitors who take us hunting for bush tucker! Thank you to everybody who has already jumped on board and become a patron. If you would like to ...
How to Service the Drag on your Spinning Reel
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How to Service the Drag on your Spinning Reel

In this short 5 minute free range video Troy explains how he services the drag on his spinning reel. We fight a lot of fish on board Mirrool and maintenance of our fishing gear is important so we don't lose our dinner!
White Water Sailing – Free Range Sailing Ep 28
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White Water Sailing – Free Range Sailing Ep 28

Our Patreon account is now LIVE check it out here: With a feast of seafood collected from Marchinbar Island, we sail south to a protected anchorage on Raragala Island for Christmas via the Cumberland Strait where we experience some extreme white water yachting and urgent sail changes! Featuring...
Yacht Surfing the Hole in the Wall – Free Range Sailing Ep 27
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Yacht Surfing the Hole in the Wall – Free Range Sailing Ep 27

We head to the English Company Islands and Wessel Islands where we see some beautiful eagle rays, go current surfing at the Gugari Rip and catch and lose a fish or two! Featuring: 2:44 Barra Blowout 3:25 Hand sewing a mosquito net for our front hatch 4:27 Water in the diesel tank! Why It happens an...
Dolphins and Kimchi – Free Range Sailing Ep 26
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Dolphins and Kimchi – Free Range Sailing Ep 26

We depart Groote Eylandt and return to Gove where we pick up and install our new tiller pilot, as well as, smoke some tuna and prepare kimchi in the galley! Featuring 9:25 Breaking the Tyranny of the Tiller; a link to our 5 Minute Free Range video “A Yacht Self Steering System for All Occasions” is...
Yacht Self-Steering System for all Conditions – 5 Minute Free Range
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Yacht Self-Steering System for all Conditions – 5 Minute Free Range

Come aboard our yacht Mirrool for a look at our hybrid self steering system. We combine electronics with a wind vane to create a system that takes advantage of both methods' strengths and eliminate their weaknesses. Usually, electrical auto pilots consume considerable power from your battery ...
How to Spearfish with Sharks
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How to Spearfish with Sharks

We travel to remote Ashmore Reef in Queensland; Australia's far north, for some incredible free-diving. While we are there, we show how we manage the risk associated with spearfishing around sharks. To see where we are on Google Earth, our approximate position; 10˚ 15.62'S / 144˚29.41...
Sensational Fishing at Groote Eylandt – Free Range Sailing Ep 25
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Sensational Fishing at Groote Eylandt – Free Range Sailing Ep 25

We head west of the North East Isles to locate a cyclone hidey-hole and then continue on to the port and settlement of Alyangula where landing every fish we hook is far from guaranteed! We’re saving for a new GoPro and sound gear! If you'd like to contribute you can donate through Paypal with ...
What we’ve learnt about the Kimberley Rock Art – 5 Minute Free Range
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What we’ve learnt about the Kimberley Rock Art – 5 Minute Free Range

Some more information on the art we discovered when we were in the Kimberley based on our research and findings carried out at the Northern Territory State Library. We answer the following questions: 0:15 Why is there so much art in the Kimberley? 1:29 Why did we refer interchangeably to the art a...
Spearfishing off a Remote Island in Australia – Free Range Sailing Ep 24
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Spearfishing off a Remote Island in Australia – Free Range Sailing Ep 24

We arrive at Groote Eylandt to a bait ball welcome and explore the lagoons and reefs of the North East Isles. Featuring: 6:22 & 23:30 Spearfishing the North East Isles of Groote Eylandt 20:20 Troy’s tips on saving fish wings We’re saving to replace our broken GoPro and sound gear! You are abl...
Cyclone Season in Australia’s Top End – Free Range Sailing Ep 22
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Cyclone Season in Australia’s Top End – Free Range Sailing Ep 22

With cyclone season upon us it is important to find a secure shelter if a big one comes. We look at two creeks in Gove Harbour and discuss what makes them suitable. We also enjoy our first rain in 9 months and explore the boat graveyard at our anchorage. Featuring: 11:40 The boat graveyard 16:15 F...
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