The Whitsundays: Sailing Australia's Most Famous Islands

We’re sailing Australia’s jewel, the Whitsundays, with Hamilton Island top of the list. Join us for hikes, a boating disaster, electric storms and a... well... shitty situation.... 💩

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Departing Whitsundays, Coral Sea Marina
0:45 Hamilton Island
1:05 Hamilton Island Marina
2:16 Facilities at Hamilton Island Resort
4:56 Passage Peak Hike, Hamilton Island
6:00 Sailing to Whitehaven Beach
6:19 Solway Passage
7:12 Hill Inlet, Whitsundays
8:13 Whitsundays boat accident
9:59 Turtle Bay
10:29 Sailing to Nara Inlet
12:48 Whitsundays storm
13:27 Coral Sea Marina

🤓 Videos made by Kristina, starring captain John 🧑‍✈️

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OUR STORY:
Sick of covid lockdowns in Melbourne Australia, John and Kristina purchased a 50ft Jeanneau Sun Odyssey with just a few weeks sailing experience. They set sail in June 2021 and are exploring the Great Barrier Reef as part of their Australian Sailing Series with dreams of one day sailing the world.

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[thespartan]

I love how you video Greece and then video Australia and you explain everything.
I can't believe how expensive boating is in Australia? Thank you for sharing these journeys with the world. I love watching.

[ronlokk]

Always a pleasure to sail around with you and your crew to these beautiful and exotic places. I never did like lighting or seagulls while being on a boat, be carful.

[vinceperillo]

Once again you show the nitty gritty with the best stuff.Keeping it 💯 percent real love this show guys

[thomasw]

Those were some incredibly beautiful storms, although I am sure you and John were both just hoping no lightning strikes to your mast. Looking forward to the videos ow that the warm weather has arrived. Safe travels!

[jimfisk]

Hi y'all, beautiful scenery around those islands. Love lightning storms but having them close by is a bummer. The seagulls pooping reminded me of the phrase, poop deck. It's bad enough having to wash salt off all the time. Catch you next time John and k r i s t i n a, thanks.

[NigelHamer]

The bird problem happens a lot in some places where the birds are fishing/feeding, a way to stop them landing on the spreaders is to fix a 5mm line from the mast out to the shroud about 3" (75mm) above each spreader this stops the birds landing.

[BohemianBeatster]

Groovy video - loads of good fun - other than the attack of the bird poop. LOL!

[mckaysondeck]

Love this part of Australia. We have loved just getting started sailing in Australia.

[tomriley]

Another great video! Surprised the birds didn't come back!

[hp]

Kristina, You are a great story teller! Great adventures are even better when sharing with good friends!

[BTCxyz]

The 100 Magic Miles book is the best guide to the Whitsundays 🙏 ♥️💘😍🏝🍹🧜‍♀️

[bgd]

That was a really nice resort at Hamilton. I liked the white sand ⛱️ beaches at your second stop. The storms were something else but not quite like the shitty welcome mat the seagulls set out for you. I've never seen them make a mess like that in that short period of time! Wow! 😎

[fekkim]

Those birds knew exactly what they were doing! 😂😂😂

[russellrogers]

I have visited Hamilton a number of times staying overnight in the Marina. Whilst the marina fee is high you are actually a resident guest of the resort so in your case 4 people @ $145 a night is quite cheap. The concierge help in docking and tying up is first class. Fresh food close by and a good selection of wines in the IGA. I would not knock it at all. I have also stayed in the resort in the Whitsunday apartments. 13th floor with truely spectacular views and it was not overly expensive. A great place and definitely worth it for an overnight if on a boat up that way. Best cheap experience is sunset drinks at One Tree Hill BYO. Best expensive experience is helicopter ride out to reef world for lunch and a snorkel on the outer reef.

[malgraham]

Having Bareboated in the Whitsundays a few times I loved the Title !!
Its a good book for up there

[TyProvosty]

The white sands are so like the sands in Destin. FL.

[tonyw]

Great shots of the storms, I'm looking forward to seeing what south Mole looks like, it was 1989 when I was there backpacking- now I feel old🤣

[windycurrent]

I must admit I am having a good laugh seeing how your boat got so shit bombed by the birds. I've had that problem here in Seattle/Puget Sound from time to time though no stench as you were describing.
That aside I am blown away at the Whitsundays! It is not like Hawaii but like French Polynesia to be honest.
Again Kristina, wonderful storytelling and editing👏👏👏👏👏

[MrWitheridge]

Great parking John! Looks lovely there - enjoy your stay!

[thomasbrasse]

These are great. Best since Greece imho.