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19 | Sailing The Yasawa Islands of Fiji
2 de junio de 2024 · 30 min · 202K visitas · Yasawa Island
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Jonathan and Whitney navigate the Yasawa and Mamanuka Islands of Fiji, managing limited fresh water and refrigeration while preparing for a 700-nautical-mile passage to New Caledonia.11:58 The crew sources fresh produce from inland markets, sanitizing items in a bleach solution to prevent spoilage in the tropical heat.5:54 They encounter navigation challenges due to deep water and poor visibility, forcing them to abandon several potential anchorages.20:19 At Denaru, the pair anchors in the open roadstead to complete customs and immigration checkout procedures before the hurricane season.23:54 Technical repairs include replacing a corroded sealing washer on the engine's injector return line and refastening a sheared swivel on the mizzen boom using stainless steel machine screws.26:58 After fueling at the Denaru marina, the crew departs Fiji for New Caledonia, anticipating squally conditions during the transit.29:27
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