Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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The crew of the 45-ft catamaran Nandji - Frothlyfe clears out of Mauritius to sail approximately 130 miles to Reunion Island.2:00 Before departure, the crew retrieves confiscated spearguns from customs by moving the vessel to the coast guard dock.1:18 The passage requires precise timing, as the port at Reunion only permits entry between 0800 and 1500.2:07 During the transit, the crew manages a cracked furler drum on the headsail, which requires manual intervention if the furling line jumps the track.5:13 They sail in light winds, reefing the main and headsail to maintain comfort for their child on board, and later deploy a preventer while running downwind.6:24 A nighttime fishing attempt results in a small mahi-mahi catch.10:13 Upon arrival, the crew encounters a squall and a double rainbow before navigating into the port, noting the island's mountainous terrain and developed infrastructure.11:34

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