Sailing Triteia · video

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Triteia, a 36-foot sailboat, completes a passage from Thailand to Madagascar, arriving at Nosy Be after a day-and-a-half transit.4:10 The crew buddy-boats with another 36-foot vessel, Ancala, to manage the crossing.3:47 Upon arrival, the owner employs a local agent named Jimmy to facilitate customs and immigration, a process that costs approximately 180 USD.11:33 Jimmy’s contact information is available via the No Foreign Lands app.11:47 After clearing in, the vessel motors four miles to Crater Bay, where the crew encounters a submerged object that fouls the propeller.14:26 The boat experiences significant vibration, particularly in reverse, but maintains enough propulsion to reach an anchorage in 14 feet of water.16:02 The owner plans to dive on the propeller to clear the obstruction.15:05 Crater Bay features a yacht club with showers and restaurant facilities, and a local service provider named Smiles offers dinghy-watching services for 10,000 ariary per day.10:22

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