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Second half of our journey to Cocos Keeling atoll EP110
28 de junio de 2024 · 10 min · 905 vistas · Cocos (Keeling) Islands
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Gerard and Jacqueline sail their yacht Avanti from Lombok, Indonesia, to the Cocos Keeling atoll, completing a 1,250-nautical-mile passage in eight days.8:03 During the final approach, the crew struggles with weather helm caused by a specific swell direction, forcing them to drop the mainsail to stabilize the boat and maintain control.2:18 They intentionally slow their speed to avoid a midnight arrival, which would have made navigating the atoll’s coral bombies hazardous.4:46 After 24 hours of rolling in light, uncomfortable conditions, they arrive at the entrance to the lagoon at 9:00 a.m. local time.7:13 The crew contacts local authorities on channel 20 and anchors at Direction Island.7:41 Upon arrival, they complete customs and quarantine clearance with local police.8:27 The passage averages 160 miles per day at a speed of 6.5 knots.8:08
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