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Tuvalu by sailboat - Almost at the equator. A remote atoll in the Pacific Ocean (Ep 25 2023)

14 de enero de 2024 · 29 min · 5K vistas · Funafuti

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The crew of the 40-ft sailboat Y2K navigates to the Tuvalu archipelago, marking their 30th country visited after 21,855 miles of travel.1:43 While anchored at Funafuti, the crew faces significant challenges due to the atoll's lack of protection from westerly winds.3:38 A low-pressure system brings 38-knot gusts and 1.5-meter swells, forcing the boat to reposition near coral heads during the night to avoid grounding.25:22 The crew relies on the GFS weather model to monitor incoming systems, noting that the atoll’s western side remains exposed to wind and sea.19:34 To prepare for potential heavy weather, they relocate to the main settlement to refuel via dinghy and evaluate the feasibility of a 700-mile passage to Kiribati.20:03 The crew utilizes a small "combat" flag for navigation and a larger national flag while at anchor.10:54 Snorkeling near the reef passes reveals clear water and coral gardens, though shifting weather patterns frequently disrupt exploration.14:26 Remote atolls require constant vigilance regarding wind direction and anchor placement due to limited shelter.27:18

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