MANY ANCHORAGES ⛵ still BAD WEATHER ⛈️ SO TIRED😴💤 Sailing boat Fiji - (Ep. 18 2025)
28 juin 2025 · 27 min · 4K vues · Vanua Levu
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A 40-ft sailboat, Y2K, navigates the Fiji islands while managing a series of weather-related anchorage shifts and equipment repairs.▶ 0:04 After a radar failure, the crew replaces the unit’s electronics using the housing from a damaged replacement part.▶ 0:23 While transiting between Vanua Levu and Rabi Island, the crew frequently relocates to avoid shifting winds and incoming low-pressure systems.▶ 1:13 They anchor in Viany Bay, Albert Cove, and Ma Konikai, often contending with depths exceeding 20 meters and coral-heavy bottoms.▶ 3:28 During a 35-knot squall, the crew tests their Mantus anchor in a narrow, mangrove-lined bay, noting its superior holding power in mud compared to their previous Delta anchor.▶ 19:48 The crew monitors wind shifts every four to eight hours, using local geography and weather patterns to seek protection from forecasted 360-degree wind rotations. They prioritize bays with narrow entrances or funnel shapes to minimize fetch and swell during unstable weather. The experience confirms that anchor selection is critical for security in varied bottom types like mud and coral.
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