Sailing Argo

10/09/2026

I read the comments about this post and note a significant amount of negativity about the Dragonfly brand arising out of the Bogan’s YouTube channel. Without siding either way, it shows the power of social media to affect a brand. Negativity seems to travel so much further than positivity. I’m sure there are arguments to be made on both sides but I wonder if it would’ve been worth the effort/expense from Dragonfly to provide more assistance regardless of the cause of these problems, in order to avoid negativity and reputational damage.  I also wonder how they feel about the situation now looking back in hindsight. 

05/09/2026

In this episode of my solo sailing adventure, I'll take you from Cooktown up to Cape Flattery. We’ll start off with almost no wind and then ramp up to 25-knot gusts, so you can expect a mix of calm moments and some real action on the water.
Now, not everything goes to plan. During the sail, I encounter some frustratingly tangled running rigging that takes a bit of effort to sort out, but I’ll get through it. I’ll also include a shout-out to one of my keenest followers who gifted me some fantastic fresh produce, which was a real treat on the journey. And yes, we’ll talk about how the pontoon situation turned into a bit of a letdown.
All in all, there’s a lot to look forward to, including the first mackerel catch of the season as we approach Cape Flattery! Let’s set sail!

And don't forget, you can order our new cookbook here,  / argo-cookbook-is-164936192

Thanks for watching.

In this episode of my solo sailing adventure, I'll take you from Co...

05/09/2026

It's official!! I'm here at the tip of Cape York. I'm so very happy to make it here. But it's not the end. I still have some very significant milestones ahead of me in the wild end of the country. Just you wait and see.

04/09/2026

In this episode of my solo sailing adventure, I'll take you from Cooktown up to Cape Flattery. We’ll start off with almost no wind and then ramp up to 25-knot gusts, so you can expect a mix of calm moments and some real action on the water.
Now, not everything goes to plan. During the sail, I encounter some frustratingly tangled running rigging that takes a bit of effort to sort out, but we get through it. I’ll also include a shout-out to one of my keenest followers who gifted me some fantastic fresh produce, which was a real treat on the journey. And yes, we’ll talk about how the pontoon situation turned into a bit of a letdown.
All in all, there’s a lot to look forward to, including the first mackerel catch of the season as we approach Cape Flattery! Let’s set sail!
Thanks for watching.
https://youtu.be/ImMyoB7w9G4

Stay Connected:
Watch more of my sailing journey and life aboard ARGO here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBFhZ3tBm0qr20Fm5BWHtOB5
or binge back through the beginnings here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD88yS026CBH9UgJUVWpSBNiKL5Z1lDrl&si=5woU5AeyfxCoNj5J

Follow ARGO on
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingargo38/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailingargo38/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/

Support ARGO on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/SailingArgo38
Shout Jason a drink here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/FWBL52GY7L5KW
Join the ARGO Support Crew here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J257W85YU9PPY
Snap up a copy of the ARGO Cookbook here: https://www.patreon.com/SailingArgo38/posts/argo-cookbook-is-164936192

03/09/2026

A celebration, albeit a little premature, for reaching the tip of Cape York. I'm just three miles away but the timing seems right.

30/08/2026

A little bit of perspective on just how big some of these oysters are from Margaret Bay in far North Queensland

30/08/2026

Solo sailing the North Queensland coast always keeps you honest — and this trip from Low Island to Cooktown via Hope Island delivered everything from calm morning breezes to towering following seas that rose higher than ARGO’s cockpit roof.
Day one started manageable, but the weather built steadily as I pushed north. Day two was a whole different beast: big, intimidating swell rolling in behind me, but travelling with the wind made it surprisingly doable… even if the size of those waves demanded full respect.
The race was on between me and my buddy boat to reach Hope Island first — a close, fun run that kept both of us pushing. When I arrived, I refined my solo mooring technique and managed to pick up the buoy cleanly on the first attempt.
Approaching Cooktown meant threading through the shipping channel, adjusting course to stay clear of cargo ships moving through the area. Once inside the inlet, I had to anchor temporarily in the shallows and wait for the tide to rise before slipping into deeper water for the night.
Another unforgettable leg of the journey along this incredible coastline.
Fair winds — and thanks for coming along for the ride.

Solo sailing the North Queensland coast always keeps you honest — a...

28/08/2026

There are definitely benefits to sailing to remote places. Crocs don’t eat oysters so there’s more for us.

24/08/2026

A little more difficult to get to, but worth the effort.