Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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Nandji - Frothlyfe sails 350 nautical miles from Vanuatu to the Santa Cruz Islands in the Solomon Islands.0:12 During the four-day passage, the crew encounters variable winds, requiring frequent sail changes and the use of a double headsail configuration in light air.4:00 A large tuna strikes a lure but escapes after wrapping the fishing line around the rudder of the Hydrovane, which snaps the fishing rod.6:34 The vessel later encounters a sudden monsoonal squall with heavy rain and high winds, necessitating an immediate headsail furling.10:02 Upon arrival at Lata Nendo Island, the crew navigates a narrow passage against a strong current to enter Graciosa Bay.12:28 They dock at a damaged jetty littered with wreckage, requiring careful maneuvering to avoid hull damage in crosswinds.12:55 The crew notes that local customs regulations prohibited stopping at the northern islands of Vanuatu during the transit.3:39

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