Sailing Florencevidéo
THREATENED with a $$$ FINE mid Ocean | Sailing Florence Ep. 118
30 décembre 2021 · 19 min · 171K vues · Glorioso Island
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
While sailing the Mozambique Channel toward Mayotte, the 37-foot sailboat Florence encounters French authorities near the island of Gloriosa.5:09 Although the vessel is drifting in 2,000 meters of water more than six miles offshore, officials identify the area as a marine nature reserve and threaten a fine if the crew does not move further away.5:16 The crew complies by motoring away from the island for several hours until the wind returns.10:12 The passage from the Seychelles involves varied conditions, ranging from rough, upwind sailing with heavy slamming to periods of calm that allow for drifting and swimming.3:03 Upon reaching Mayotte, the crew confirms they are permitted to go ashore after completing a quarantine period, despite initial uncertainty regarding local regulations.17:33 The experience highlights the restrictive nature of French-controlled Scattered Isles for cruising yachts.
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