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Cruising the Maskelynes in Vanuatu, a sailing couple anchors their boat in 15 meters of water off the island of Avok to deliver donated supplies, including solar panels, nails, and tools, to a local village.19:15 The crew experiences difficult conditions at this poorly protected anchorage, where a depression south of New Caledonia brings 25-knot gusts and squalls.19:28 The boat’s anchor chain frequently snags on coral, causing the vessel to jerk and preventing the crew from sleeping while they monitor their position on an Avionic plotter.18:46 Because the anchorage lacks protection from forecast 40-knot winds, the sailors plan to relocate within two days.19:42 During their stay, they observe local customs, including the daily consumption of kava, and encounter dugongs in the surrounding waters.6:47 The crew utilizes 5mm Decathlon wetsuits for snorkeling, noting that these provide better thermal protection than their previous gear.23:16 The visit highlights the importance of prioritizing weather windows over mission objectives when selecting anchorages in remote island chains.19:42

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