Fiji - Setting sail, finally, we're off to the remote LAU islands! (Ep. 14 2023)
2 August 2023 · 24 min · 2K views · Vanua Levu
What this video covers
Max and Ale, sailing in Fiji, anchor their boat in a sheltered bay near Taveuni to wait out a forecasted weather front.Watch While anchored, they monitor GFS and ECMWF weather models via Starlink, which predict winds increasing to 30 knots and heavy rain.2:16 Due to the lack of protection from shifting winds and the arrival of a low-pressure system, they decide to sail 40 miles west to Savusavu to restock provisions and seek safer harbour.7:23 Before departing, they secure the dinghy and remove its outboard motor to prepare for the rougher sea state.8:26 Upon reaching Savusavu, they wait for a favourable weather window to continue their journey toward the Lau Islands.10:54 After several days in the marina, they depart for a 180-mile passage to Fulanga.17:45 They encounter light southwesterly winds, requiring a combination of engine and mainsail to maintain a speed of 6 to 7 knots.20:31 They successfully navigate the final approach to the Fulanga atoll using pre-plotted tracks.22:50
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