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Exploring New Caledonia (Hiking, Fishing, Sailing)
31 January 2026 · 11 min · 60K views · Bourail, France
Summit view of Mount Dore overlooking New Caledonia. Golden hour likely.
What this video covers
Garrett sailed 750 miles from Fiji to Noumea, New Caledonia, completing the passage in five days despite encountering a severe lightning storm.Watch While in New Caledonia, the crew explored local anchorages including Signal Island and the area near Proney Bay, where they anchored in nine feet of sand.5:33 The vessel, which is heavier than the owner’s previous full-keel boat, required adjustments to docking and undocking techniques to avoid collisions in tight marina spaces.2:14 The crew caught Spanish mackerel while underway and utilised a friend’s Starlink system to upload content while anchored near Amity Lighthouse.9:12 The itinerary included hiking Mount Dore and cleaning the boat's bottom to prepare for an upcoming passage to Australia.8:18 The owner notes that New Caledonia has a high density of shark activity, which limits swimming in certain areas.1:57 The crew returned to Port Morzelle marina to refuel and prepare for a crew change before the final transit to Australia.9:52
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