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An Entire Atoll To Ourselves In The Indian Ocean- Sailing SV Delos Ep. 88
20 ottobre 2016 · 24 min · 3.3M visualizzazioni · Chagos Archipelago
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The crew of SV Delos completed a 1,500-mile passage from Cocos Keeling to the Chagos Archipelago in 11 days.0:46 Navigating the narrow, reef-lined entrance to the atoll required visual pilotage from the masthead, as local charts proved inaccurate.3:02 The vessel anchored in a sandy patch between the islands of Fuquat and Takamaka.6:40 Access to the British Indian Ocean Territory requires a permit, which is limited to a 30-day stay.8:12 The crew explored the islands, documenting local wildlife including coconut crabs and rats, and observed several shipwrecks, including the Black Rose, which was lost after dragging anchor during a squall.10:33 Onboard, the crew performed routine maintenance, including manual laundry after the washing machine’s shaft bearings failed.12:35 The crew maintains a rotating weekly cleaning schedule to manage the living space for seven people.14:00
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