Sailing solo across Bass Strait in an 88 year old open cockpit timber 26ft boat

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Sailing my 88 year old open timber boat (a Peter Locke Couta Boat), from Port Phillip Bay (Melbourne) across Bass Strait to Hobart, Tasmania. A singlehanded 450 nautical mile voyage of 14 days, powered by wind and biodiesel in the open elements of Bass Strait.
Special thanks to Tim Phillips, The Wooden Boatshop, Helly Hansen, Geelong Yacht Club, PredictWind, Packraft Australia, Refueling Solutions (biodiesel supply), Paul Sayers and my beautiful family.

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7 мар 2024

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@riddy64

Incredible voyage Nick! I remember watching that front come through when you were at Deal Island. I have a screenshot of the BOM observations for Hogan Island reading 62 knot gusts at 3am on the 8th Dec '22. It's a tough passage let alone in an open boat, amazing stuff.

@dougalannh

It's so nice to watch a sailing video shot with a gimbaled video camera, and thank you for a great video.

@scotto7924

Katabatic wind is where all the air is heated up during the day but at night hills cool down quicker so air in contact with them cools and becomes denser. Gravity then caused this air to fall down the side of the hill and becomes an off-shore wind.

@bradraymond4024

Many people can only dream of what you have accomplished. Guts, determination and the will to do what you desire. Congratulations!

@lifeliver9000

Yes named after a beautiful NZ native bird that was alive when this boat was being built. Sad story. The King of England came to NZ and some native Māori gave him a feather for his hat. A tail feather of a Huia. On the Kings return to uk, Europe loved the sharp look of the feather and orders came in for the tail feathers. Māori and non Māori hunted the bird to extinction to fill the orders. The male had a different diet to the female with his long beak and her short beak..there has been a rumour of one or two still alive in a very remote spot in NZ but experts say very very unlikely. 🤞

@BrownPeterAnthony

Great trip and so real, thanks for taking us along with you.

@MikeSantis

Beautiful voyage in a beautiful boat. Thanks

@Boomeronabike

Well done. Great story, awesome boat. Love the sound of that engine.

@truth-Hurts375

Amazing video....I recalled the day I left Newman in Western Australia for Port Headland to cycle solo...unsupported around Australia....not knowing what was waiting for me....6months later and after more than 16 000km on my bicycle I rode into Port Headland again.. .tears was rolling down my cheecks....I have done it !!! But not a single soul around me knew what I have just done....I walked into the first petrol station to buy a coke....I said to the guy...I have done it....he said...done what?...I said...I cycled around this continent....And he said...Good on you...mate !!! Thats all !!!

@dillipphunbar7924

Wonderful! Congrats on the new family member. Lovely boat, and those fisherman who checked in on you and their hospitality..that was heart-warming.

@kennetw42

Congratulations, great adventure. I remember the "Couta" boats at Portarlington & Queenscliff back in the early 50's. Wonderful seacraft.

@michaelcoad6828

Awesome well done hope we can see more of your adventures.

@jamiesaunders188

Wonderful video Nick, thank you

@user-zk1hv7mk9v

As very much a land based creature myself, I take my hat off to those who venture into the blue abyss.

@FlatlandMando

What a fantastic boat & voyage...really the BEST

@mitchmc4063

this is awesome, cant wait to see more of these adventures

@shanemulligan791

Loved watching this voyage. Pretty cool,

@speedmachine69

Good misssion, nice boat also.... 3 banger Yanmar is a great power plant for a boat like that, keep the oil changed it will last forever.... might as well try and wear out an anvil.... cheers from a boat in NZ....

@sf017s4

Nice one mate, great adventure!

@joesprague1464

I love that boat! So proven capable over 88 years of sailing in at times very treacherous conditions,a testament to her design and build quality.Hope you keep long and prosper from the experience.