Sailing Triteia · video

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James, owner of the 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia, joins Dale and Katrina aboard their 50-foot catamaran, SV Womble, for a week of cruising in the Cavalli Islands, New Zealand.0:25 The crew departs from Opua Marina following the passage of Cyclone Gabrielle.1:01 During the transit, the catamaran sails with a full main and 100% headsail, passing Nine Pin Rock before reaching the Cavalli Islands.7:25 While anchored, the crew troubleshoots a jammed screecher furler, discovering that degraded, hardened grease—jokingly referred to as Marmite—is obstructing the roller bearings.11:49 The group also explores the islands by hiking to local viewpoints and visiting tide pools.15:47 The vessel utilises Starlink for connectivity, which maintained a stable signal throughout the recent cyclone.4:12

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