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Important Channel Update - MADAGASCAR!
13 November 2022 · 14 min · 83K views
What this video covers
The crew of Nahoa plans a transit from Mayotte to the coast of Madagascar, intending to stop at Basas da India before continuing toward Richards Bay, South Africa.4:17 While Madagascar remains largely closed to yachts, the crew identified specific districts, including Mujanga, where port authorities allow entry, facilitating a route that minimises offshore exposure.3:40 Securing fuel proved difficult in Mayotte, where local regulations prohibit filling jerry cans at the dock; the crew bypassed this by pumping diesel from their boat’s internal tanks into jerry cans, then refilling the main tanks directly from the fuel dock.6:21 This fuel reserve is necessary for safety during the upcoming passage, particularly for managing weather windows and potential light-wind conditions.9:29 The crew intends to travel down the Madagascar coast with short stays before attempting the crossing of the Mozambique Channel.5:06 They currently lack Starlink and will rely on a remote assistant to manage Patreon updates during the transit.12:49
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