ALL ALONE in a SECLUDED PARADISE! | Remote MADAGASCAR!! Ep 389
31 January 2025 · 24 min · 38K views · Nosy Iranja
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe cruises the west coast of Madagascar, navigating between Nosy Be, Nosy Iranja, and the Honey River while preparing for a passage to South Africa. After departing Crater Bay with a non-functional inverter charger, the crew experiences uncomfortable rolling at anchor in a northerly wind at Nosy Iranja.0:27 They use satellite imagery to identify a more protected sandy hole to the south, successfully relocating the vessel to escape the swell.13:00 The crew trades 25,000 Ariary for fresh honey and mangoes from local villagers near the Honey River, noting that the area remains heavily trafficked by charter boats.21:48 They report increasing mosquito activity near the river entrance and shifting seasonal weather patterns, characterized by heavy overnight rain and uncharacteristic westerly winds.19:30 During the transit, the crew loses a GoPro camera while visiting the village at Nosy Iranja.9:09 The crew prioritizes reaching South Africa before the onset of the cyclone season.0:51
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