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Pushing Through The Maldives - Cruising in Paradise At the Wrong Time of Year
3 August 2026 · 38 min · 45K views · Manta Point, Maldives
What this video covers
Triteia, a cruising sailboat, navigates the Maldives during the monsoon season, facing challenging weather and equipment failures. After a four-day passage from Sri Lanka to the Maldives, the vessel encounters squalls and exposed anchorages.1:19 A windlass foot switch failure forces manual anchor retrieval until a temporary remote switch is wired.7:46 Navigating narrow coral reef passes requires caution, particularly when local traffic crowds the channel.19:24 To shelter from forecasted high winds, the crew secures a permit to enter a protected man-made harbor.21:44 Inside, the boat is stabilized using a combination of a bow anchor in 40 feet of water, shore ties to metal rings on the quay, and a stern anchor to prevent swinging and maintain distance from the wall.30:53 Navionics assists in identifying potential anchorage depths and hazards.21:01 The crew successfully manages the vessel's position by adjusting line tension to account for shifting wind directions.35:53
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