Sailing Viento Del Mar · video

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The 40-ft sailboat Viento Del Mar completes a four-day passage from Syringan Harbour, Bali, to Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, after a change in plans necessitated by a snapped alternator fan belt.6:39 The crew, sailing shorthanded, initially intended to reach the Cocos (Keeling) Islands but diverted to Christmas Island for repairs and supplies.6:36 During the transit, the vessel relied heavily on motoring due to light winds of 5 to 10 knots.7:08 Upon arrival, the crew secured a mooring ball in the anchorage, which is situated directly against steep cliffs.11:04 While at Christmas Island, the crew utilised local infrastructure including the pharmacy, supermarket, and the Golden Bosun tavern.11:33 They also toured the island’s phosphate mining operations, crab migration bridges, and forest trails.14:02 Before departing for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, the crew restocked diesel and petrol.19:34 The passage highlights the necessity of carrying spare engine parts and the logistical challenges of managing a vessel while recovering from illness.

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