Ann-Elin Synnes · video

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A hole in the exhaust pipe forces an emergency repair while anchored at Patong Beach, Thailand.0:44 After replacing the damaged section, the crew encounters a temporary failure of the electric windlass, which resolves without intervention.3:32 The vessel departs for the Similan Islands, completing a 15-hour passage in light winds that eventually increase to allow for 8-knot speeds.10:21 Upon arrival at Donald Duck Bay, the crew secures a mooring and explores local dive sites, including Christmas Point.10:35 The vessel then prepares for an offshore passage toward the Andaman Islands, utilising a spinnaker in night conditions.21:06 The crew also manages the onboard watermaker to replenish supplies during the transit.6:42

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