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A solo sailor aboard the 61-year-old sloop Triteia navigates a 1,000-mile passage across the Bay of Bengal from Thailand to Galle, Sri Lanka.0:42 The transit is defined by extreme calms and a persistent northbound current that forces the crew to balance fuel conservation with the need to maintain progress.1:19 Early in the passage, the engine fails twice due to a loose knob on the RACOR primary fuel filter, which allowed air into the system.1:57 A subsequent vacuum lock in the fuel tank, caused by an overlong vent hose, is later identified as a secondary issue.2:55 To manage fuel reserves, the crew utilizes a spinnaker in light winds and monitors AIS for heavy fishing traffic and cargo ships.2:57 The sailor coordinates with an agent in Sri Lanka to arrange a fuel delivery at the wharf, opting for this route over the Maldives to simplify logistics.4:10 The passage concludes with 69 miles remaining, marked by consistent winds and heavy coastal fishing activity.59:50 Proper fuel management and engine reliability are essential when navigating light-wind passages with strong, unpredictable currents.

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