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We Had To Get Out Of There | Storm Senyar Builds | S3 Ep 4
22 February 2026 · 17 min · 5K views · Terempa, Indonesia
Crew battles storm on Senyar’s deck, winch and boom in hand
What this video covers
The crew of an Open 66, including Jo, Timo, and their child Nemo, relocated from an exposed anchorage in the Anambas Islands to seek shelter from an approaching tropical storm, Storm Senyar.0:38 The initial anchorage became untenable as easterly winds and swell caused heavy rolling, forcing the crew to weigh anchor in 30-knot gusts and significant sea state.0:21 To prevent damage to the bow and anchor gear, the captain managed the retrieval by timing the chain tension with the wave motion, keeping the load horizontal until the anchor broke free.5:58 Hollyland headsets facilitated communication between the helm and the bow during the maneuver.6:46 After departing, the crew sailed south along Natuna to find protection in a narrow channel between Natuna and smaller islands.9:16 The swell subsided upon entering the channel, where local vessels also sought refuge.14:03 The crew successfully re-anchored in calm water to wait out the weather system.15:04
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