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6,000 km alone across the Indian Ocean – 28 days of blue water. From Christmas Island to La Réunion.
19 septembre 2026 · 23 min · 51K vues · Indian Ocean
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Dunkeln sails his ketch, *Raikia*, 3,000 nautical miles across the Indian Ocean from Christmas Island to La Réunion, a 28-day solo passage.6:28 Before departure, he navigates the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, where he manages waste disposal restrictions and addresses a protein deficiency by stocking up on cheese, beans, and nuts on Home Island.6:22 During the crossing, the boat’s electrical autopilot fails, forcing reliance on a windvane and manual steering.7:59 He performs emergency repairs on the traveller mount using lines and secures a leaking sink drain with modified plugs.9:30 Facing a forecast of 28-knot winds and 5-meter seas, he prepares by securing deck gear and rigging a storm jib.11:15 When heavy weather hits, he heaves-to, allowing the boat to drift at a 60-degree angle to the wind.15:27 He notes that the Indian Ocean’s cross-swell feels more volatile than typical Atlantic or Pacific trade wind routes.17:33 After 28 days at sea, he motors the final 13 hours to reach La Réunion.22:28
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