Sailing Triteia · video

What this video covers

The 1965 Alberg 30 sloop *Triteia* navigates the narrow, shallow entrance to Mill Arm in Greville Harbor, D'Urville Island, New Zealand.0:25 The crew identifies the entrance by hugging a specific mark to avoid a false pass and shallow boulder banks, relying on visual navigation after their Garmin GPS unit freezes.4:38 Upon entering the harbor, the crew executes their first stern tie to the shore.13:05 They anchor in 18 to 25 feet of water, pay out chain, and use a Petzl lifting strap secured to a tree on the rock face to hold the stern in position.21:34 The maneuver allows the vessel to sit close to a small beach in calm, windless conditions.18:54 The crew monitors depth soundings and tidal changes throughout the process to ensure the boat remains clear of the bottom at low tide.19:55 The successful stern tie provides a secure, protected anchorage for their final night in the Marlborough Sounds.5:07

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