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Becalmed 300 Miles North Of New Zealand / Sailing To NZ Pt 3 Ep 142
17 December 2023 · 20 min · 22K views · South Pacific Ocean, 300 miles north of New Zealand
What this video covers
A crew sailing from Tonga to New Zealand via Minerva Reef completes a 17-day passage, concluding with an arrival at Marston Cove Marina.19:24 The final leg involves significant motoring due to light winds, including a 36-hour stretch that consumes approximately 40 litres of diesel.10:23 The crew monitors engine health using a digital thermometer, noting that the engine runs 10 degrees cooler than in tropical waters due to lower sea temperatures.12:35 Navigation challenges include avoiding a tropical cyclone, MAU, which tracked over the Minerva Reef shortly after their departure.5:56 To comply with New Zealand biosecurity regulations, the crew cleans their footwear with toothbrushes to prevent the introduction of invasive species.14:09 The passage concludes with the vessel checking into the country for customs and biosecurity clearance.18:57
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