Fiji - Setting off again. Sailing to Makogai Island and the Giant Clams - (Ep. 11 2023)
3 July 2023 · 18 min · 2K views · Lomaiviti Province
What this video covers
The crew evaluates two potential routes from Nananu-i-Ra to Savusavu, Fiji, ultimately choosing a southern path to Makogai Island to avoid complex navigation and potential standing waves in the narrow channels near Vanua Levu.3:50 The chosen 45-mile passage involves navigating through an atoll pass, where they record a minimum depth of 10 meters during high tide.8:12 Upon arrival at Makogai, the crew anchors in a protected bay, noting the absence of internet signal due to the island's topography.9:37 The island hosts a giant clam (Tridacna gigas) repopulation center, where the species is bred and monitored to prevent extinction.10:15 Historically, Makogai served as a leper colony from the late 19th century until 1960, and the crew acknowledges the site's somber history, including the presence of a cemetery for those who died there.10:58 After performing the traditional sevu sevu ceremony, the crew prepares to explore the local reef and surrounding beaches by dinghy.12:46
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