FIRE & SPICE in Banda Neira, Indonesia
9 October 2023 · 16 min · 242 views · Banda Neira
What this video covers
Cozzy and Mitcho sailed 200 nautical miles from the Kai Islands to Banda Neira, Indonesia, navigating the final leg without a functional autopilot in high swells.0:17 Upon arrival, they anchored at the base of the active Gunung Api volcano after finding the main Med-style anchorage at the village full.0:24 The crew performed emergency boat maintenance, including greasing rudder hydraulic rams and relocating the anchor windlass after the unit began pulling away from the deck.14:37 They enlisted assistance from other cruisers to sand the gel coat and re-affix the windlass in a new position.16:02 Banda Neira, a historical center for the spice trade, features a 650-meter volcano and significant colonial-era infrastructure.4:49 The crew visited local establishments like Ribka’s for meals and noted the accessibility of the island via ferry or the local airport.4:11 The passage to Ambon followed these repairs, though the hydraulic maintenance remained incomplete due to a lack of correctly sized grease nipples.15:31
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