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A Visit to the French Island of Mayotte, A Hike With Friends & Gear Failure Stopping My Departure
5 de octubre de 2026 · 25 min · 25K visitas · Mayotte
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A 61-year-old sloop, SV Triteia, prepared for a 180-mile passage from Mayotte to Madagascar after a week of provisioning and clearing customs.0:24 While performing final pre-departure checks, the captain discovered a total failure of a four-month-old Rule bilge pump.14:34 Despite having a spare on board, the repair forced a delay that caused the vessel to miss a favorable weather window, necessitating a 36-hour motor transit instead of a sail.19:37 The captain utilized the extra time to address a leaking PSS shaft seal while anchored near the lagoon’s exit.23:31 The yacht club in Mayotte provides visiting sailors with free access to moorings and facilities for 15 days, including assistance with clearance paperwork.7:17 The captain emphasizes the importance of testing all critical systems, including bilge pumps, immediately before slipping lines to avoid emergency repairs at sea.17:58
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