Watch: Hook Reef
Thursday Island to Darwin
I am looking for crew to join us on a fantastic passage from Thursday Island (Horn Island) to Darwin.
Regular flights run from Cairns to Horn Island, making it easy to join.
This is a true bucket-list trip across the Gulf of Carpentaria and along the remote Arnhem Land coast — some of the most spectacular and least-visited waters in Australia.
This is not a paid position. Everyone contributes to fuel, meal prep, and keeping the boat clean and tidy. In return you get an incredible sailing adventure through one of Australia’s most stunning and remote regions.
Preferred: A couple or two friends who already get along well.
Important: The entire schedule is 100% dictated by the weather — we only move when it’s safe and comfortable. Expected duration 3 - 4 weeks.
If you have some sailing experience, a positive attitude, and want to be part of a great trip, send me a message! Tell me a bit about yourself, your sailing background (if any), and why you’d like to join.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Thanks and fair winds,

10 /10 review
If you manage to get on this boat with Skipper Lawrie,. Consider yourself super super lucky as I have been on a few crew Bay Boats and Lawrie is the best I’ve crewed with yet. He is super calm relaxed and just normal. Very hard to find compatible people living on a boat. This fella is super flexible, friendly and safe. Thank you very very very much Lawrie for the awesome experience aboard your immaculate la Paloma. We salute you. I would vouch for this guy any and every day!
23rd Aug 2025