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Teamwork! Sailors come together to help each other in Aitutaki Marina
16 August 2026 · 4 min · 400 views · Aitutaki
What this video covers
A group of cruisers at Aitutaki Marina coordinates a complex med-mooring manoeuvre for a large catamaran in 15-knot winds.Watch The marina, currently under construction, features a narrow entrance channel and tight berthing spaces.0:16 To secure the catamaran, the crew drops an anchor forward to prevent the vessel from striking the shore or damaging rudders.1:34 Captain Tam of the boat Katiba coordinates the operation, assigning roles to nearby sailors to manage lines and fenders.2:28 During the manoeuvre, the catamaran becomes fouled on the anchor chain of a boat named Joyride, requiring the Joyride crew to drop their chain before the catamaran can be manoeuvred into its slip.3:03 A dinghy acts as a tugboat to push the catamaran’s stern into position.2:49 Following this, the same dinghy assists a vessel named Athena with its own docking alignment to maximise space for incoming boats.3:19 Successful med-mooring in tight, primitive conditions relies on clear communication and the use of dinghies as tugs to control heavy vessels.
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