NEW RIG, NO REEFING!!! Goodbye Thailand! The journey to Africa begins NOW! Ep 357
29 de mayo de 2024 · 23 min · 47K visitas · Phuket
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The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe departs Thailand following a month-long refit that included installing a new rig.0:05 Before leaving, the crew finishes painting the capping rails with clear-coated polyurethane, opting for the finish over varnish for its durability and lower cost.0:30 They provision in Phuket for items unavailable in Malaysia, including canned lentils and chickpeas, while struggling to source a Teflon plate for the spinnaker pole.7:40 During the initial passage toward Langkawi, the crew tests the new rig in 20- to 25-knot winds, initially sailing with a full rig before putting in a reef for the overnight leg to maintain comfort and control.13:58 The vessel maintains speeds of seven to nine knots.15:17 The crew plans to complete remaining installations, including a washing machine and wind vane, upon arrival in Langkawi before beginning a 1,000-nautical-mile transit to Padang for their upcoming Indian Ocean crossing to Mauritius.18:52
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