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Sailing Head On Into WILD WEATHER / Fiji - Vanuatu Pt 2
1 de septiembre de 2024 · 23 min · 31K visitas · South Pacific Ocean between Fiji and Vanuatu
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A 550-mile passage from Fiji to Vanuatu encounters a cold front with 35-knot gusts and steep, breaking seas.13:08 The crew prepares for the transit by rigging a storm jib and applying four reefs to the mainsail, while utilizing a double headsail configuration for downwind stability in lighter conditions.0:21 During the final approach to Port Vila, a wave breaches an open hatch, flooding the interior.14:41 The vessel navigates through heavy rain and cold temperatures before anchoring in 5 to 10 meters of water near a steep drop-off.22:00 The crew monitors weather patterns using digital wind-gust forecasts to anticipate intensifying wind bands, noting that sea state often dictates sail choice more than wind speed alone.0:46 Proper reefing and sail configuration help mitigate excessive rolling in lumpy, following seas.6:02
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