Fiji - Sailing to the Mamanuca Islands: Malolo (Ep.03-2022)
11 November 2022 · 15 min · 3K views · Malolo Lailai Island
What this video covers
Max and Ale sail to Musket Cove on Malolo Island, Fiji, seeking a break from recent stormy weather characterised by heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.0:01 The main island of Viti Levu creates a wind shadow, leaving the anchorage in calm, flat water despite 15–20 knot east-northeast winds offshore.0:44 The Musket Cove Yacht Club provides infrastructure including a dinghy dock, fuel pier, diving facilities, and a restaurant.4:59 The crew cleans fresh produce using baking soda to ensure safety before consumption.7:28 They visit the nearby sandbar at Malolo Lailai for swimming during high tide and tour the Australian catamaran Gone With The Wind, owned by Liam and Annie, while navigating toward the Cloud 9 floating platform.11:13 The crew remains cautious of incoming weather systems, as forecasts indicate potential squalls moving toward their current position.13:05
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