Sailing Lake Macquarie in New South Wales; The Largest Coastal Lake in The Southern Hemisphere
June 07, 2024 by Sailing Triteia | Language: EN Play Time: 00:28:09 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
James, a solo sailor on a mission to circumnavigate the globe since leaving Los Angeles in 2021, has been capturing our attention with his travels. Alongside Ronda, who joined him full-time once he reached Sydney, they are sailing across Australia’s East Coast, aiming to see as many wild places and animals as possible.
Exploring the East Coast of Australia
Having spent time around Sydney and in more remote areas such as the Pittwater region, James and Ronda are now sailing further north. On their journey towards Newcastle, they faced a 50 nautical mile passage ahead of them. With good wind forecasted, the duo aimed to have an enjoyable day on the water.
Lake Macquarie – A Hidden Gem
As they neared Newcastle, James and Ronda met other cruisers who informed them of Lake Macquarie. Despite initially planning to head straight for Newcastle, the enticing recommendation led them towards this lesser-known destination. Connected to the Tasman Sea by a short channel, Lake Macquarie is an extensive 110 square kilometer coastal saltwater lagoon situated in the southern hemisphere.
Sailing to PBA Island
After spending a few nights anchored at Belmont, James and Ronda made their way to nearby PBA Island. The island boasts public moorings available for overnight stays, which proved convenient and comfortable for the duo.
Sailing onto Moorings
With light winds challenging their progress, James and Ronda skillfully navigated to a nearby mooring. Demonstrating excellent sailing techniques, they managed to successfully pick up the mooring without any issues.
Hiking and Exploring the Peninsula
Aiming to stretch their legs after a day of sailing, James and Ronda hiked the narrow peninsula surrounding Lake Macquarie. During their walk, they encountered a peculiar shack offering free candy, which only added to their adventurous experience.
The Bellbirds
Notably, the couple observed and experienced something extraordinary as they navigated along the shores of Lake Macquarie. The sounds of bellbird calls echoed across the waters, leading James and Ronda to believe that these fascinating creatures inhabited the surrounding wilderness.
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Episode 371 : Season 12 : Sailing Australia
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On this episode we depart Pittwater and the Sydney area and start our push north. After a slow days progress against the current we decide to stop in to Lake Macquarie to wait out some weather after hearing about it from some other cruisers.
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Sailing Lake Macquarie in New South Wales; The Largest Coastal Lake in The Southern Hemisphere Locations
- The coordinates for Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia. (-33.0515,151.4297)
- Coordinates for Belmont Anchorage at Lake Macquarie (-33.5333,151.5167)
- Coordinates for PBA Island (-33.1333,151.5667)
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My name is James and I have recently untied the lines for good and set off to start a slow circumnavigation of this big beautiful world. After 4+ years of refitting my 1965 Alberg 30 she is finally ready for some serious sailing. In 2021 I completed my first solo ocean crossing from Los Angeles to Hawaii traveling 2300 nm and will be heading south in the summer of 2022, bound for the South Pacific. If you find value in the content of the channel and want to become a Patron you can for as little as $1 a video, thats only $4 a month! https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames PAYPAL: jamesthesailorman@gmail.com Tracker and Blog: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Triteia Thanks for watching! Love, James & The Good Ship Triteia
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