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Sailing to the land DOWN UNDER EP84
4 October 2023 · 14 min · 557 views · Cairns
What this video covers
Avanti, a sailing yacht crewed by Gerard and Jacqueline, completes a passage from Tanna Island, Vanuatu, to Cairns, Australia.0:15 During the final 300 nautical miles, the crew manages light winds and the Eastern Australian current by switching to a spinnaker and broad reaching to maintain speed.5:20 Upon arrival at Marlin Marina, the crew clears customs immediately, though they must coordinate a separate biosecurity inspection by phone.8:08 To expedite the biosecurity process, the crew organizes all food stores for inspection.9:49 Once cleared, the crew visits local marine suppliers in Cairns to source spare parts and seeks a rigger to repair a chafed UV strip on the genoa.11:04 The passage concludes with the crew attending the Cairns Festival and sourcing local supplies.10:03
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