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Riding The Whirlpools Of French Pass / Sailing Around NZ Pt 17 Ep 161
21 de abril de 2024 · 25 min · 29K visitas · French Pass
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The crew navigates the French Pass in New Zealand, encountering significant turbulence and whirlpools while transiting from Bulma to Nelson.0:58 During the passage, the boat experiences strong suction and violent movement as it crosses a 100-meter-deep hole near the pass, requiring constant engine use to maintain steerage.6:48 After arriving in Nelson, the crew anchors near the marina in shallow, sandy mud.11:05 Later, while anchored in 38-knot winds and heavy seas, the crew replaces their failing 2.3-meter inflatable dinghy with a new 2.7-meter model featuring an air floor and an inflatable keel.20:56 The upgrade significantly improves stability, speed, and dryness during shore transits in rough conditions.21:37 The crew also explores Nelson, visiting local parks and shops before continuing their coastal transit.12:50
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