Garrett’s Adventure · vidéo

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A solo sailor transits from Fulanga to Suva, Fiji, aboard a 27-foot sailboat, Hooligan, before attempting a final passage to Vunda Marina. The 180-mile trip from Fulanga involves navigating reef passes and managing a 5-to-6-foot south swell.1:39 During the final leg toward Vunda, the vessel suffers a torn jib leech line and an engine failure caused by a broken belt and a non-responsive starter.23:05 With limited sail power and no engine, the sailor hand-steers through the night to reach the marina entrance.23:46 The owner confirms the sale of Hooligan after two years and 6,500 miles of travel, citing the boat's size limitations for solo long-distance cruising and a desire for a larger vessel.19:01 He has purchased a 40-foot Hans Christian to replace the smaller boat.18:57 The passage highlights the risks of relying on a small engine in narrow, current-heavy reef passes when mechanical systems fail during night arrivals.

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