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One of the last remaining wild atolls EP116
9 agosto 2024 · 13 min · 2K visualizzazioni · Solomon Atoll
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Gerard and Jacqueline arrive at the Solomon Atoll in the Chagos Archipelago aboard their yacht Avanti following a rigging failure.0:14 Upon arrival, Gerard inspects a temporary Dyneema jury rig and discovers the original stay is nearly severed, with only two strands remaining due to severe corrosion.0:45 He replaces the damaged stay with a spare port side lower stay he previously kept on board, which matches the required length.1:36 After anchoring in 3.7 meters of water, the crew observes the chain lying at a diagonal due to current, though the anchor holds through two overnight squalls.3:50 The crew spends the following day snorkeling in the uninhabited atoll, observing marine life including eels and various coral formations.4:27 The Solomon Atoll has remained uninhabited for over 50 years, and the crew notes the presence of a large catamaran wreck on the shore.4:44 Keeping spare rigging components on board prevents long delays for parts in remote locations.
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