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Getting into hot water in Vanuatu | S2 Ep.2
2 October 2023 · 16 min · 5K views · Port Resolution, Tanna
What this video covers
The crew of the Open 66 NV arrived at Port Resolution on the eastern side of Tanna, Vanuatu, after an offshore passage from Fiji.1:23 Because the official port of entry at Lenakel is rolly and distant from the island's volcano, the crew obtained advance permission to clear customs at Port Resolution.2:33 Local officials traveled from Lenakel to the yacht club to complete the entry process.2:48 The crew utilized PredictWind for route planning and weather forecasting during the passage, which helped them manage fuel and water reserves after a delay in Fiji.3:25 Port Resolution offers a protected anchorage, though the 5-meter draft of the NV required anchoring near the bay's entrance.4:39 The area features natural hot springs and traditional villages constructed with palm leaves, which locals noted are more resilient to cyclones than modern tin structures.6:32 The crew explored the island with a local guide, John Nomen, who seeks a position as crew on a vessel sailing to New Zealand.14:32
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