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On a sailboat, sometimes the wind decides... | Vanuatu #141
9 ottobre 2026 · 32 min · 8K visualizzazioni · Vanuatu
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A cruising couple sailing near Malekula, Vanuatu, encounters challenging upwind conditions and heavy swell while attempting a passage to Port Vila for customs clearance. During the transit, the crew struggles with an aging autopilot that fails to maintain a heading in the confused sea state, forcing them to rely on a windvane self-steering system.17:47 As wind speeds reach 15–20 knots from the southeast, the boat sustains minor damage to the headsail furling mechanism, requiring the crew to partially roll the sail to prevent further failure.21:35 Faced with slow progress, uncomfortable motion, and seasickness, the sailors abandon their direct route to Port Vila and divert to a sheltered anchorage on the island of Epi.22:48 The passage highlights the necessity of maintaining a flexible route plan when navigating the strong trade winds and tidal currents common between the islands of Vanuatu.
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