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4 avril 2025 · 18 min · 70K vues
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Barry Perrins prepares his boat, Shadi, for a passage from an island anchorage to the Cocos Keeling Islands while managing abdominal pain and potential illness.14:43 Before departure, he secures the vessel by closing all portholes and hatches, stowing his dinghy, Squeaky, on deck, and performing a manual laundry wash using waterproof bags and shore water.7:06 The departure requires a precise maneuver to avoid a nearby mooring line and shallow water while the wind blows the boat toward the beach.11:42 Once underway, he activates his navigation suite, including a tablet plotter, AIS, and an Iridium Go satellite unit.12:20 Despite his physical discomfort and uncertainty regarding his health, he decides to proceed with the passage, noting the presence of an airport along the route as a contingency.15:41 He plans to rendezvous with fellow cruisers at his destination.10:09
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