SAILING ALONE TO INDONESIA
14 décembre 2024 · 17 min · 91K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
A solo sailor navigating toward Indonesia experiences repeated mechanical failures, including a recurring jam in the roller-reefing system that prevents the headsail from furling in high winds.1:07 The vessel, named Shadi, also suffers from a navigation light failure caused by wiring damage during the sail-handling struggle.3:23 Below decks, a burst five-liter bottle of bleach ruins a large stock of seeds intended for sprouting fresh vegetables.6:00 While transiting the coast of Lombok, the sailor struggles to maintain a consistent course using only a wind vane, noting the boat’s tendency to wander.12:55 Upon reaching the island, the sailor anchors in a bay without formal customs clearance before proceeding to Madonna Bay Marina.9:18 At the marina, the sailor secures the boat to a mooring buoy using a boat hook and a line, a process complicated by the lack of crew to assist at the helm.15:08 Persistent mechanical and logistical setbacks are common in long-distance solo sailing, but successful arrival at a destination often provides the necessary relief.
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