Fiji - Escaping the Cyclone by boat, we take shelter in Savusavu - (Ep. 22 2023)
19 November 2023 · 26 min · 3K views · Savusavu
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Y2K relocates from Muscat Cove to Savusavu, Fiji, to avoid an approaching tropical disturbance, later identified as Cyclone Mal.0:09 After monitoring GFS weather models, the sailors decide to move north from Viti Levu to the more sheltered waters of Vanua Levu.3:16 During the two-day transit, they navigate the Nasoni passage with a 1.5-knot counter-current.7:43 Upon arrival at Nawi Marina in Savusavu, the crew prepares the vessel for potential high winds by removing canvas, securing solar panels, and rigging a web of heavy lines to shore-side pilings to stabilize the boat.12:12 Although the cyclone reaches Category 3 intensity, it tracks approximately 300 miles southwest of their position.18:33 The boat experiences peak gusts of 35 knots but remains secure within the marina.23:17 The crew concludes that the proactive relocation and extensive storm preparations were necessary precautions, as minor shifts in a cyclone's track can significantly alter local conditions.24:05
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