Sailing to Australia - Birthday mid-ocean!
5 November 2023 · 27 min · 2K views · Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
A 49-foot catamaran and the 40-foot monohull Viento Del Mar complete an eight-day, 9,000-nautical-mile Pacific crossing from Port Resolution, Tanna Island, Vanuatu, to Bundaberg, Australia.27:00 During the passage, the crew manages reefed sails in 18–22 knots of wind and utilizes AIS to maintain proximity to their buddy boat, Moana.2:21 The transit includes navigating the shipping lanes off the Queensland coast, where the crew monitors Closest Point of Approach (CPA) data on marine traffic apps to avoid commercial vessels.22:33 Upon arrival at the Burnett River entrance, the crew anchors at the Bundaberg Marina to await Australian Border Force and biosecurity clearance.25:22 Preparation for customs requires the disposal of fresh produce and specific food items, necessitating a thorough cleaning of all storage areas to meet strict import regulations.11:33 The passage concludes a multi-island Pacific journey, with the crew successfully managing offshore conditions, buddy-boat coordination, and international arrival protocols.26:56
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