Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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Nandji - Frothlyfe arrives at Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, after a 15-day passage, anchoring in a rolly, north-facing bay.0:11 The crew struggles with outboard motor maintenance, as both the primary and backup two-stroke engines fail due to salt buildup and tuning issues.0:33 To mitigate the vessel's rolling at anchor, the crew rigs a sea anchor off a spinnaker pole, which provides some stabilization.5:51 Port clearance requires navigating a language barrier, which the crew manages using a Holofly eSIM and Google Translate.2:55 The island is a protected national park with strict conservation rules, including bans on swimming with dolphins and plastic bag usage.20:29 The crew explores the non-park side of the island by renting a three-gear dune buggy, noting the challenging, hilly terrain.14:25 Despite previous AIS transmission issues, the crew continues their journey toward the Caribbean.12:59 Using a sea anchor rigged to a pole can effectively reduce vessel motion in a rolly anchorage.7:07

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