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Where to now? EP115
2 August 2024 · 13 min · 2K views · Indian Ocean (between Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Chagos Archipelago)
What this video covers
Gerard and Jacqueline, sailing the yacht Avanti, encounter a rigging failure and a potential tropical depression while crossing the Indian Ocean toward the Chagos Archipelago. During an inspection, the crew discovers two broken strands on a forward lower stay.4:13 To reinforce the mast, Gerard creates a jury rig using a soft shackle and Dyneema cord, tensioning the line from the spreader lug to the deck.4:44 Simultaneously, the crew monitors a low-pressure system using GFS and other weather models.2:00 Despite initial concerns that the system might turn southwest, they decide to continue toward the Solomon Atoll in Chagos after consulting with weather routers.8:03 Upon arrival, the crew finds the stay has degraded further, with only two strands remaining intact.13:01 They successfully anchor in the atoll, where they catch tuna and observe local marine life.11:54 The crew plans to address the permanent rigging repair after their stay in the uninhabited atoll.13:11
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