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Anchoring DANGEROUSLY tied to a ROCK, at REEF in Solomon Islands" (Expedition Drenched S1 Ep.71)
13 September 2020 · 16 min · 38K views · Russell Islands
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Sylphia anchors in deep water off a cliff in the Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, and secures the stern to a rock.1:54 At 1 a.m., a wind shift blows the vessel dangerously close to the reef, forcing an immediate departure.6:52 The crew later motors through a narrow channel between two islands to reach a northern anchorage.7:33 Throughout their month in the Solomon Islands, the crew reports consistently light winds that limit sailing opportunities, necessitating frequent motoring between dive sites.7:55 Diving activities in the region include exploring underwater caves and walls, as well as searching for World War II wreckage at sites like White Beach, where military equipment was historically discarded.1:34 The crew recovers artifacts including ammunition and glass bottles during these dives.13:21
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