Garrett’s Adventure · video

What this video covers

Garrett sails his boat solo from a sandy anchorage near Bang Island, Fiji, on a 200-mile, two-day passage to the remote island of Fulanga.0:55 He maintains an average speed of five knots, occasionally motoring when wind dies, and navigates a 1.5-knot opposing current to enter the narrow pass at Fulanga.9:38 Upon arrival, he performs the traditional sevu-sevu ceremony with the village chief to gain permission to anchor and explore.11:58 The trip involves managing minimal fresh food supplies, a lack of a gimbaled stove, and persistent ground swells.7:43 While anchored at Fulanga, he visits a local skull cave and participates in a traditional lovo feast.18:54 He notes the prevalence of mosquitoes and the risk of dengue fever, prompting him to seek more exposed anchorages.19:51 The passage highlights the challenges of solo sailing, including sleep deprivation and the necessity of jump-starting an engine with a failing battery.5:25

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