EP 6 SAILING IN TASMANIA - St Helens Treacherous Entry

IMPI is sailing the world (Some 7 years full time now) - and in this series we are sailing in Tasmania - located in the Roaring 40's.
St Helens is a small and quaint little town but getting in there by boat can be treacherous. A number of boats have come to grief here but the local VMR (Volunteer Marine Rescue) authority offers a helping hand in the form of a 'follow me boat'. Of course this begins with a radio message saying they take no responsibility which is fair enough, but hearing all the stories of bats seeing out their last days here makes one 'sit up straight'.
We love engaging with our social media friends and we share some moments with local Australians we met through social media. Of course all this goes a long way in terms of networking and a lot of fun can be had.
We cover some aspects of the weather we were facing and how we look at weather in order to plan a safe passage.
We use satellite technology so we understand the lay out of the land if something should go wrong .. a back up plan is always great to have.
I also want to thank the amazing Musicians who have permitted us to use their 'cool' music - thank you guys ... links to follow below.
Norman and Pip are Australian sailors who have sailed extensively up and down the coast of Australia and have a great understanding of bar crossings - we share a video where Norm says 'he was caught out' by some sudden swells.
Check out Norman and Pips (Dawn) KZbin channel here :
/ normandawn1
MUSIC CREDITS:
0:17 Hometown By Mainland
8:49 Just Begun By W I L D
11:35 Higher By My Key Music
14:49 Higher By My Key Music
20:17 The Sea By P A C E
W I L D:
/ wildthebandus kzbin.info/door/olL... / wild
MAINLAND:
/ @mainlandband
/ mainlandband
/ mainlandnyc
MY KEY MUSIC:
/ @mykeytheartist
/ mykeymusic
/ mykey.the.artist
P A C E:
/ pacemelodies
/ pacemelodies
www.pacemelodies.com
/ pacemelodies
open.spotify.com/artist/506Tw...
/ pacemelodies
ANIMAL WELFARE:
GoFundMe Link for animal welfare:
www.gofundme.com/sailing-with...
DOWN UNDER RALLY:
For sailors sailing between Australia, New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji - by joining the Down Under Rally not only will you have the benefits offered by John and leanne Hembrow, but they will also donate a portion of the fee to our animal welfare program - the funds going directly to the vet in charge. Down Under Rally link: www.downunderrally.com/animal...
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[@krafthaus8378]

Another great video you guys. Very generous to share your knowledge. Cheers!

[@soundbeings1]

Thanks for sharing guys - I really enjoy the technical aspects of sailing that you share. I think you have the most rounded vids out there. And the music is cool too !! (From someone who used to live in St Helens UK - just east of Liverpool - I think your one beats it!). Cheers and be safe! Phil

[@roberttorres809]

Man, your insightfulness is bar-none! I’ve got to tell you that I truly love your videos and the knowledge that you impart. Thank you very much for sharing both knowledge and the beauty of the places in which you guys travel to.

[@CatamaranImpi]

A pleasure to share this part of our lives Robert and thanls for the great comment. Loved the 'bar-none' - lol - should have titled my movie along those lines :) Cheers mate

[@MikeH-fl9lu]

We Always enjoy your videos very thought full couple take care and be safe

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Mike - pleased we could get this one out :) Take care

[@joelenepreising7436]

Outstanding video material, somehow just that much better that it stands out, the ocean that moves around Impi is thrilling and alive, I have not seen in any of the other blogs portray the fury and power of the ocean so believably as you guys do, you bring it as if one is there to experience it on the spot, my only critique would be that one hear to little from you guys but then again it up to you guy how much you want to share. Thank-you again for epic stuff and I cant wait for the next episode of the fearless SA crew battling the Oceans of the world, with affection from Oudtshoorn in the good old Karoo.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Wow Jolene from Oudshoorn in the good old Karoo - awesome to hear from you in that amazing part of the country! I was born in Beaufort West as my dad farmed sheep there and we often drove down to Oudtshoorn. In my younger days I held Eastern Province Provincial colours for horse riding, my horse came from Oudtshoorn and we often competed there ... memories, memories, memories :) Thanks for the nicely put critique and now that you say it, I see how that is true. Cheers and thank you for bringing back those memories of a place where the ostrich roams freely :)

[@toru7a]

Had the adrenalin going there for a bit. For sure respect! Great video again and great music.Nice one!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Don - always appreciate your comments mate! We are busy getting boat chores done so between all that and some late nights managed to get this one out! I hope all is going well with you in the 'land of the long white cloud' ...

[@bronco351mal]

Fantastic inspirational video!! Thanks!!

[@CatamaranImpi]

We are really chuffed we manage to remain inspiring ... it's what keeps us at it ! Thanks Todd 'n Nancy

[@scenefromabove]

Another wonderful blend of images and music, and that intro will NEVER get old! Keep 'em coming, you lot!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Aye - thank you Tony and so pleased you mentioned the music too! These musicians are great people and so willing to allow us to use their art here so we appreciate them all the more. I'm pleased you enjoy that intro - a very special moment in sailing for us :)

[@dancordellsailing]

I know I've told you this before but I really appreciate the advanced weather routing info you provide, and I also really liked the tips in text at the end with taking a catamaran through waves like that. Really useful information. Thank you!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Dan - it's comments like yours that makes us realize we should share the odd 'technical 'considerations' we have as sailors sailing in so many different parts of the world. Hopefully it makes taking on the challenge more exciting and safer too! We have sure learned some valuable lessons through the 'hard knocks' of life and grateful to be here to share the stories. Cheers mate

[@Duh6666666]

Thanks for another wonderful video Impi! Everything is perfect, the images are breathtaking, the music is really nice and the bar crossing shakes things up just so. Fair winds!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Love the comment - I'm really stoked that at last we seem to be 'getting there' with the video edits. Thanks so much ... Brent

[@jimjefftube]

Another great video an love the music. May you have fair winds and safe seas and thank you for sharing!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Ahh thank you JC - very much appreciated and so pleased about the music. Cheers mate ... keep the bright side of life in the center of your eye ... all the rest is just peripheral ... Cheers

[@archstanton9206]

Good to hear from you! It is always a good day when Impi comes to visit.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thank you Arch - much appreciated mate

[@paulberesford7121]

Well this video is a fantastic reference fo those concerned about crossing the bar. Keep up the good work

[@pearadisevlogs7467]

Stellar video Brent! Lots of good info, and you always manage to put a big smile on our faces :) Thank you! Looks like Impi was having a really great time, so great I'm thinking saying good bye to Australia in a few months will be quite difficult, but it certainly looks like many good memories were made!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Music to me when I hear we managed to put a smile on the dial :) We will also be saying cheers to Australia later this year and I must say it will be a very sad moment for us ... this country and it's people are just awesome mate!

[@mullholand]

As always - amazing information!!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hey Steve - thanks mate ! We hope all is going great with you guys !!!

[@2squiffy]

Very good and informative video. Keep them coming.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks David - much appreciated mate

[@stevel7465]

Hey Brent! Another really informative video. Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Canada

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Steve - much appreciated and always a pleasure to share the life we live on the deep blue :)

[@windoarsails1141]

Little did they know the King and Queen of cruising were in their little town! Great video, thanks!

[@CatamaranImpi]

LOL ! I think entering that town has seen the fall of many a King and Queen ! Awesome comment and thanks for engaging :) Cheers mate

[@tbonemc2118]

I love your opening sequence of Impi going like a freight train while Ana's having a lie down in latitudes most cruising sailors never visit. Impi is magnificent and a credit to the care you and Ana obviously give her. Life is not fair with our children either as they grow up and we have to let them go. I'm sorry I can't remember your daughters name but the cruising life style agrees with her and I'm sure she be back for many visits. Lovely boat and family. I heard a saying recently that said the more holes your nets have the better the condition they are in. Fair sailing and may your nets be full of holes.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Awesome to hear from you again and feeling stoked you still enjoy the opening sequence. It is one of our most memorable experiences in the oceans after all these years of sailing so I want to keep sharing it. As for Impi - yes - in sailing terms we always say 'your ship will give you the care in measure of the care you give her', and it's so true. Right now we are up in Southport and going through Impi from bow to stern as we prepare for our next journey. My daughter Jenna is now living in New Zealand and feeling incredibly happy over there ... she says it's nice to live in a country where one does not 'look over ones shoulder the whole time' and in that regard we feel really happy as parents although we do miss the kids. Thanks for engaging and hope to chat on the next vlog :)

[@coffeegetsme9465]

Brent and Anna again sharing the journey through life with all us mere mortals, thank yo❤️ 🇦🇺🇦🇺🍻🙏 Always insightful, entertaining and lustfully thrilling. One can only imagine the many many hours your ploughing into producing such a fine viewing product! Now it’s clear why you’re so caffeinated ☕️🐞 😉 nice sneaky advertising for the Bug Man 👍🏼❤️ thanks.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Mere mortals - lol Yeah - that Coffee Bug is just awesome mate - take a drive through on Brisbane road - awesome people and always grateful for the coffee!

[@jefffranek7378]

Love your choice of music! Love your gutsy sailing style. Great videos

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thank you Jeff - so stoked to have top quality musicians like this be so generous in allowing us to use their art here, and really nice of you to share your appreciation of that. Cheers mate

[@robertcolvin3182]

Another great video. Made even better by great music. Right now in Chicago, our home town, -24C with a wind chill factor of -36. Yes, minus! In Manhattan Beach,CA, where we are for a couple months, 56C going up to about 70 today. So,, watching your adventure takes us across the world to be able to share your good times, appreciate Southern Hemisphere bikinis, listen to good music and remain thankful we are in good hands and good weather. Thanks for sharing.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thank you Robert and thanks for mentioning the music too. These musicians are great and so nice of them to allow me to share their vibes. In similar style to making movies, I'm sure they work incredibly hard at their 'sounds' so I am always appreciative and hope they get some 'spin off' from this. Wow - those temperatures in Manhattan Beach hey ... Cheers my friend and thanks for engaging again Brent and Ana

[@buskersatwork]

Great video guys, watched all that keenly. Nice to see the footage included of where you are now at wavebreak. Loved the music as well. Thank You for a great video. Bud.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Aye Bud ... thank you and so nice of you to SWOOP past us with your amazing trimaran. I wanted to include that in our video but saving it for another moment otherwise all my 'good vibe clips' are used up in one :) Coming from you, a great musician yourself, I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the music choice. I literally spend hours and hours trying to find the right music for the theme and then to get permissions etc. - it takes a huge amount of time so I appreciate it. Cheers my good friend ... hope to see you out on the water soon again :)

[@laurentfroggy6631]

Awesome as usual Brent. Great advice too thanks and best from HKG 🇭🇰

[@CatamaranImpi]

Laurent from HKG - always good to hear from you ! Perhaps we MAY sail up your way ... contemplating a loop back into the Pacific on a northbound journey :)

[@exploreaustralia6577]

Great adventure

[@dolfkampman5335]

Hey Impi I'm from South Africa too love what you guys doing

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hey Dolf - 'Lekker' comment - thanks mate and really awesome to hear from you :)

[@moz1953]

really interesting sights and sounds Brent and so very welcome as here in Manchester it's cold, dark and snowy, mind you it's -28C in Chicago today - a Polar Vortex ! as ever the very best to you, Ana and your two lovely children

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Moz ... the weather seems to be all over the show at the moment hey .. Thanks for the wishes and we enjoy your comments always. Cheers mate

[@craigbartschi4990]

Great video and music!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Craig - I'm so grateful for the guys allowing me to use their tunes :)

[@mikephillips9311]

Balls of brass my friend. Stay safe!

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thanks Mike We chose the weather well and I must say I really admire the local fishing boats who have to negotiate that passage week in and week out ... incredible. Cheers

[@mickmccrohon]

Thanks for sharing... the life you are saving may be mine!

[@CatamaranImpi]

That's so cool Mick ... and yes, we learn and share on and hopefully more people will consider all the angles as they take on the deep blue. Cheers mate

[@fxpthl]

Oh Brent, you do now how to edit a great video! Of course having all of those scantily clad young nubile lustoids really kept my attention ! So many social media friends during your travels must make you know how much your postings affect so many people in a grand way. Your reference to Norm & Pip was great too because I have been following them(and recently Bev) for quite some time. What a great service those Rescue boats give to the boaters arriving and departing. Too bad about the fisherman who didn't heed their advice and lost their boat! It could have been so much worse and they should get down on their knee's every day and thank God for their being saved! OK so much for the sermon.Love your site and always look forward to traveling along with you all.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Lol Edward - thanks for the comment mate. The girls were all beautiful people, both in looks and personality and so were the guys. I loved the day and so enjoyed watching everyone having a blast. We had many more folks dropping in on Impi later in the day too - just amazing! We met Norm when we arrived in Australia - awesome guy and shares great knowledge about cruising in Australia. I was greatful to him for allowing us to share a part of his video where they rightfully felt nervous. Bar crossings are not to be taken lightly and yes, those fishermen must be thanking God every day of their lives for how they lived to tell the tale. Thanks for the great comment Edward ... much appreciated mate

[@DesertSenior]

Like No. 100! Yea!!!

[@CatamaranImpi]

love it !

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Hi Guys, great video as you said it would be. I was a bit lost when I saw you going into ST Helens or about to then I saw you on some back waters with all those people jumping into the waters and seeing big skyscrapers in the background thinking this is NOT ST Helens ....... Thinking it may be up the east coast of Australia say Brisbane somewhere. Great information about St Helens bar and how to get help to cross it.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hi Captain ... thank you for commenting and to be sure those folks jumping off Impi were NOT in Tasmania but in Gold Coast off Biggera Waters where we celebrated Australia Day last week. That footage was fresh whereas we are behind with our travel videos ... Facebook and social media is more 'to date' than KZbin vids. I was merely showing how we manage to interact with locals all over the world (these guys being Australians and Tasmania being part of Australia - so locals - right). You would have seen us engaging with Vikki and Tony on catamaran Lattitudes ... they had come back from Tasmania on their catamaran, are local sailors in Australia and therefore provided us with some great tips on those sailing grounds. In the video, I was trying to show how we feel it is always good to get LOCAL knowledge (Australians in this case and friends we meet through social media) ... and then I was trying to show how one can take it further by having fun with local folks we meet through social media. When I refer to 'local' I mean 'sea people of that country, as well as people from that specific location'. I'm pleased the St Helens Bar crossing was helpful and I thought to share as much as I could because when we 'googled it' initially, there was not much advice on how to enter, so I thought to share on the knowledge we had gained from Local people sailing these waters. Cheers my friend Brent

[@CaptMarkSVAlcina]

Catamaran Impi , thanks for a great response. I have sailed past St Helens two to three times and and all ways thought it was dangerous but as I you said with good information and great help you can get in. All the very best until next video.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Thank you Captain ... and yes, not a bad choice to be cautious of that entry. Cheers my friend ...

[@martinaston627]

Hi guys , great videos , we are based in Paynesville on Lake King , on your way back north , if you have a chance come and explore the Gippsland Lakes , love to show you around Cheers

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hey Arthur, thanks for the invitation to look around. I am actually way behind with my videos so currently up on Gold Coast getting Impi sorted for her next adventure ... I am quite the stickler when it comes to 'preventative maintenance'. The vibe on Impi with our social media friends was on Australia Day last week so we included that to show how one can engage with local folks, have fun and also get educated about local sailing conditions, networking and so on :) We definitely have Tasmania in 'our sights' again - so if good health prevails we will be back as we plan to keep circumnavigating over and over again :) Take care and thanks for being so generous with your offer

[@cnc75adventures49]

I’m from St.Helens Oregon 🇺🇸

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hi Chad - yes, I must say when I forst googles St Helens it came up with several places ... Oregon is beautiful ... was there many moons ago though :)

[@englishmaninfrance661]

S.A. and Aus are probably the most experienced rough water sailors

[@CatamaranImpi]

South Africa and Australia are definitely exposed to heavy sea conditions, but then so are other countries like New Zealand etc.

[@bobshaw4063]

re ya's coming to the west coast of Florida w/ IMPI any time soon ? If so I'd love to meet ya's.

[@CatamaranImpi]

No time soon Bob - well - not with Impi any time soon but yes, to visit our son who lives there so perhaps we could catch a moment when we fly in? I'm not sure when it would be but lets keep in touch

[@patrickcoleman3]

You guys are such party animals. hahaha.

[@CatamaranImpi]

LOL! We thought we were having one or two folks join us ... it kept building and building ... awesome day !

[@bobshaw4063]

Watched this video again . At the end what is the name of the huge blue , white & red sail ? Was there another blond gal on board w/you besides your wife Ana ?

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hi Bob, the sail is a spinnaker - symmetric sail for down wind sailing. we carry an asymmetric too for winds just aft of midship. Another gal onboard - whilst sailing - that would be my daughter Jenna :) Cheers mate

[@bobshaw4063]

@@CatamaranImpi Thanks for your reply . Is your son on board w/you also ?

[@CatamaranImpi]

Always a pleasure Bob - thanks for engaging. At the end of the video I have an extract with my son sailing Impi but that footage was taken in New Caledonia. I added some scenes at the end of the video for folks who enjoy seeing a bit of the boat sailing since I know folks enjoy that. This is part of the movie I did (short list movies) of Terry and I sailing in New Cal ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKGZoIeCqN1ghKs One reason why I named that video 'Wild Fun Sailing With A Production Catamaran' is because I remember when we first set off for world cruising all those years ago with Impi, many folks told us we would not make it across the Atlantic with our boat, let alone sail the world - lol! Impi still feels new and has years and years life left in her, but of course with everyone now cruising the oceans in cats, it's not an issue anymore. It sure was when we left though :) Cheers my friend

[@Aqu181]

look me up when you come back to NZ im in nelson city and i well get you on my channel

[@iangambrill1655]

Hi Brent and Ana , I think it would be fun to put together a Utube fantasy sailing crew on an expedition sailing vessel. Brent you would be my choice as skipper with perhaps Brian from (Delos) as your 1st officer. Would be fun to give all the other Utubers positions on the vessel ha ha. What job would Ana like! I wonder??

[@CatamaranImpi]

Hi Ian and thanks for the comment - lol ! I think Ana already has her position as ' Commodore' ;) It sure would be a blast to have KZbinr sailors together - I often thought of getting some of my fellow KZbinrs together and making a hollywood style movie to entertain ...

[@iangambrill1655]

You bet. Yes Commodore sounds very fitting . Perhaps a t-shirt with boss on the back ha ha. No offense Ana. What positions would the Wynns get??? They do a great job on there vids. Also zatara.

[@CatamaranImpi]

Lol - I can have the T-shirt but I will always know which side my bread is buttered :) The Wynns are awesome folks - been chatting to them cos they wrote to say they will be catching us soon and we want to hook up with each other. Unfortunately though I think we may spring one passage ahead but knowing how long we linger in regions there will be a 'meet' soon.

[@iangambrill1655]

Don't forget if you want an inland break we are 2 hrs west Brisbane in the wine growing area and out of humidity.lrg home always welcome.we travel a lot so the house is all yours if we are away.

[@CatamaranImpi]

So kind of you Ian ... thanks mate !