PREPARING To CROSS OCEANS! | Goodbye Africa!... Ep 445
29 de mayo de 2026 · 25 min · 31K vistas · Saldanha Bay
Two humpback whales glide through turquoise ocean waters.
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The crew of the 40-ft Bruce Roberts *Nandji 2* prepares for an Atlantic crossing from Saldanha Bay, South Africa, to the Caribbean.Watch Final preparations include a 30-hour engine service on their new 4JH110 motor, performed by Seascape Marine to maintain warranty compliance.13:10 The crew audits safety equipment, including VHF, AIS, Starlink, Garmin inReach, EPIRB, and a life raft, while stocking dry provisions to avoid higher costs in St. Helena.9:06 They navigate local challenges, such as heavy kelp in the anchorage and murky water that clogs onboard filtration systems, requiring them to fill water tanks at the Saldanha Bay Yacht Club dock.15:43 Despite failing to replace their propeller before their visas expired, the crew prioritizes mental and mechanical readiness for the 7,000-nautical-mile passage.24:20 They emphasize the importance of redundancy in electrical spares and safety gear when transitioning from coastal cruising to offshore sailing.9:49
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