Ship wrecks, Bikinis and Coconuts. The Percy Isles - Sailing Nandji, Ep 13,
17 October 2016 · 13 min · 155K views · West Bay, Middle Percy Island
What this video covers
Nandji - Frothlyfe sails from Digby Island to West Bay on Middle Percy Island, maintaining a 4-knot speed in light winds.0:15 Upon arrival, the crew anchors in West Bay, where they observe a recent shipwreck visible from the anchorage.2:25 The island features the "Percy Hilton," an A-frame structure built by a former caretaker named Andy, which serves as a repository for memorabilia left by visiting sailors.4:25 The crew hikes to the island homestead to meet the current leaseholder, Catherine, and acquires local provisions including eggs and goat meat.8:09 They also explore a creek and lagoon in the tender, noting that the area provides shelter for shallow-keel vessels during heavy weather when the spring tide fills the waterway.10:39 The crew attempts to secure phone reception for communication while managing daily tasks like foraging for coconuts and fishing for garfish.9:40
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