Sailing in the ocean - Boat navigation Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Tuvalu - (Ep 06 2024)
11 luglio 2024 · 31 min · 3K visualizzazioni · Marshall Islands
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A cruising couple sailing from Majuro, Marshall Islands, toward Fiji encounters persistent adverse weather, forcing a strategic stop in Tarawa, Kiribati.5:57 During the passage, the crew navigates through frequent squalls and shifting winds, at one point recording 130 miles in 24 hours before wind speeds drop and force engine use.13:13 Upon arrival in Tarawa, the crew addresses several mechanical failures, including saltwater accumulation in the engine compartment, a malfunctioning anchor windlass, and a broken cockpit refrigerator.19:10 The team consults with Gulf Harbour Radio for long-term weather routing to avoid unfavorable wind angles that would necessitate a 700-mile beat to windward.6:38 After clearing customs in Tarawa, they weigh the options of waiting for a favorable weather window or sailing directly to the western side of Fiji to bypass Tuvalu.20:42 The passage includes a third crossing of the equator.24:34 Mechanical reliability and weather-dependent routing remain the primary challenges for the vessel during this transit.
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