Sailing alone to Tanna Island
26 May 2023 · 18 min · 87K views
What this video covers
A singlehanded sailor navigating the Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Vanuatu encounters unpredictable squalls and extended periods of calm while attempting to reach Tanna Island. During light winds, the sailor manages power generation and grows mung bean sprouts to supplement provisions.9:20 As weather conditions deteriorate, the boat faces 22-knot winds and rough seas near the island’s entrance.14:55 To maintain safety, the sailor keeps the anchor ready for immediate deployment while navigating the final approach in darkness, prioritizing sea room to allow for a downwind escape if the engine fails.17:41 The sailor relies on two reefs in the mainsail to manage power during squalls and coordinates with other vessels to confirm conditions inside the harbor before entering.12:49 The passage concludes with a successful arrival at Tanna Island, where the sailor observes volcanic smoke from the active volcano.16:24
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