Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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Nandji - Frothlyfe completes a 319-nautical-mile passage from Linga Linga, Mozambique, to Richards Bay, South Africa, while navigating the Agulhas Current and volatile weather systems.1:42 The crew encounters 60-knot gusts, intense lightning storms, and a wind-against-current sea state that forces them to heave-to for an hour.17:29 To manage the electrical risk during the storms, the crew stores electronics in the oven.16:17 Throughout the transit, the vessel sustains multiple equipment failures, including a snapped boom vang, a malfunctioning furler drum, and a tripping solar charge controller.7:44 The crew also performs an at-sea prop cleaning to remove barnacles and growth, opting to avoid the hippos and crocodiles reported in the Richards Bay marina.9:49 Despite the rough conditions and gear damage, the vessel maintains an average speed of 8 to 9 knots once positioned in the favorable southbound current.22:46 Proper navigation of the Agulhas Current and proactive weather routing are essential for managing the unpredictable conditions of the South African coast.

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