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Solo sailing around the world #24 - Starting the Indian Ocean

13 octobre 2026 · 45 min · 8K vues · Sunda Strait

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Pablo Berrus completes a 640-nautical-mile solo passage across the Indian Ocean from Indonesia to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands aboard his sailboat, *Sofia*.17:02 During the five-day transit, he manages frequent squalls with winds reaching 30 knots, necessitating repeated reefing of the mainsail and genoa.12:01 He maintains a watch schedule using an iPad to monitor radar, electronic charts, and wind data from his bunk, while employing a wind vane for steering.6:32 Upon arrival at the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, he anchors in the lagoon and coordinates with local authorities on VHF channel 20 for biosecurity and customs clearance.19:14 The stopover involves navigating shallow, reef-strewn waters to reach Home Island and West Island for supplies and laundry.23:07 He notes the high cost of groceries and the simple infrastructure despite the territory's Australian administration.26:16 Before preparing for the next leg toward the Seychelles, he deploys a second anchor as a precaution against an approaching weather front.40:20

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