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Reef Explorer — Grumman Goose Classic
Low‑altitude tropical island‑and‑reef expedition
Aircraft: Grumman Goose Cruise Altitude: 2,000 ft Total Distance: 151 NM Event Duration: ~1 hr 50 min + 15‑min break Theme: Reef‑skimming, island‑hopping, amphibious adventure Region: Cairns → Port Douglas → Reefs → Cape Tribulation → Daintree → Reef Chain → Cairns
Route Overview
CS → BUCP → PTD → Mackay Reef → Undine Reef → Cape Tribulation → YCBY (15‑min break) → Woody Island → Bat Reef → Tongue Reef → Michaelmas Reef → Vlasoff Reef → Arlington Reef → Green Island → CS
Leg Breakdown (Verified Distances)
| Leg | Segment | Distance (NM) | Est. Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cairns → Buchan Point | 10.0 | 7 | Coastal warm‑up leg |
| 2 | Buchan Point → Port Douglas | 19.5 | 12 | Scenic coastal cruise |
| 3 | Port Douglas → Mackay Reef | 25.0 | 15 | First reef‑skimming segment |
| 4 | Mackay Reef → Undine Reef | 4.9 | 4 | Short hop across coral platforms |
| 5 | Undine Reef → Cape Tribulation | 10.7 | 7 | Rainforest‑meets‑reef headland |
| 6 | Cape Tribulation → Daintree Airport (YCBY) | 8.2 | 6 | Coastal cruise to mid‑event stop |
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15‑Minute Break — Daintree Airport (YCBY) | — | — | Regroup, screenshots, mail‑run pause |
| 7 | Daintree Airport → Woody Island | 12.8 | 8 | Transition to reef chain |
| 8 | Woody Island → Bat Reef | 11.9 | 8 | Begin southern reef chain |
| 9 | Bat Reef → Tongue Reef | 7.3 | 5 | Low‑altitude reef hop |
| 10 | Tongue Reef → Michaelmas Reef | 15.0 | 10 | Classic Goose formation segment |
| 11 | Michaelmas Reef → Vlasoff Reef | 4.5 | 3 | Tiny reef platform |
| 12 | Vlasoff Reef → Arlington Reef | 2.8 | 2 | Large reef structure |
| 13 | Arlington Reef → Green Island | 3.8 | 3 | Tropical island finale |
| 14 | Green Island → Cairns | 14.6 | 10 | Return over reef shelf |
Highlights
- Continuous reef‑skimming at 2,000 ft
- Amphibious‑friendly route with optional water landings
- Cape Tribulation rainforest cliffs
- Mid‑event break at Daintree Airport (YCBY)
- Reefs visited: Mackay • Undine • Bat • Tongue • Michaelmas • Vlasoff • Arlington • Green Island
- Perfect pacing for the Grumman Goose
Achievement Badges
- Reef Explorer — Complete the full route
Event Summary
A low‑altitude, amphibious adventure through the Great Barrier Reef. The Grumman Goose shines here — reef‑hopping, island‑skimming, and coastal cruising with a perfectly timed mid‑route break at Daintree Airport. At 151 NM, the pacing is ideal for a relaxed, scenic group event.
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