Sailing Triteiavidéo

A Visit to the French Island of Mayotte, A Hike With Friends & Gear Failure Stopping My Departure

5 octobre 2026 · 25 min · 25K vues · Mayotte

Ce que couvre cette vidéo

A 61-year-old sloop, SV Triteia, prepared for a 180-mile passage from Mayotte to Madagascar after a week of provisioning and clearing customs.0:24 While performing final pre-departure checks, the captain discovered a total failure of a four-month-old Rule bilge pump.14:34 Despite having a spare on board, the repair forced a delay that caused the vessel to miss a favorable weather window, necessitating a 36-hour motor transit instead of a sail.19:37 The captain utilized the extra time to address a leaking PSS shaft seal while anchored near the lagoon’s exit.23:31 The yacht club in Mayotte provides visiting sailors with free access to moorings and facilities for 15 days, including assistance with clearance paperwork.7:17 The captain emphasizes the importance of testing all critical systems, including bilge pumps, immediately before slipping lines to avoid emergency repairs at sea.17:58

Regarder sur YouTube

Bateaux dans cette vidéo

Alberg 30Leur bateau

Plus de vidéos de Sailing Triteia

HELLO MADAGASCAR!!! A Dream Come True!!! Sailing To Nosy Be & Getting Cleared In to theoct. 2026Exploring LA DIGUE Island, Sailing Back to Mahe and Saying Goodbye to Victoriasept. 2026Seeing the World Famous Giant Tortoises of the Seychelles!sept. 2026Sailing To The Beautiful Praslin Island in the Seychelles 🏝️sept. 2026

De Sailing Triteia — voir le bateau, l'équipage et chaque vidéo analysée de la chaîne.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Un e-mail avec les meilleures trouvailles de la flotte — les moments, les bateaux et les histoires qui valent la peine d'être regardés. Entrez votre adresse pour recevoir votre propre exemplaire.

Signaler un problème