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Exploring the Sea Caves of Whangamumu Harbour with Zhané in New Zealand
15 September 2023 · 21 min · 11K views · Whangamumu Harbour
What this video covers
The crew of the 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia explores the sea caves of Whangamumu Harbour, New Zealand, via dinghy.0:25 After scouting the coastline and identifying cave entrances during a period of calm weather, the crew anchors the dinghy outside the cave mouth to snorkel the interior.9:54 The site features deep, clear water, fluorescent marine growth, and diverse sea life, including a ray.18:33 The harbor provides a well-protected anchorage for the vessel, though the crew notes the area is prone to sudden rainstorms and chilly temperatures that make snorkeling without a wetsuit uncomfortable.10:43 The crew successfully navigates the dinghy into the caves, noting the importance of anchoring the tender securely to avoid rocks in the entrance.14:52 After the excursion, the crew drops off a guest at a nearby tall ship before preparing to depart for Whangaruru.20:07
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