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Whitsundays Clean Up Flotilla video

by Ocean Crusaders 11 Dec 2020 15:21 PST
Whitsundays beach cleanup adventure 2020 with Ocean Crusaders and Sunsail © Ocean Crusaders

In late October, the World's First Clean Up Flotilla removed over two tons of debris from the magical Whitsundays. Organised by Ocean Crusaders, 40 sailors cruised in company with a bit of beach cleaning happening amongst all the fun.

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