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We Live ALONE On An Island You’ve Never Heard Of 👀 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 431
6 ottobre 2023 · 20 min · 351K visualizzazioni · French Polynesia
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The crew of SV Delos departs the atoll of Fakarava after anchoring in a remote lagoon characterized by high shark populations and shallow coral bommies.14:20 To exit the lagoon, the crew times their departure with an ebbing tide to ensure a smooth passage through the reef entrance.16:38 Navigating the pass requires careful coordination, as the wind pushes the vessel toward the reef and sun glare obscures visual depth perception.17:22 The crew utilizes chart plotters and mobile map overlays to monitor depths, which reach as shallow as 2.3 meters during the transit.17:48 The passage plan requires maintaining a speed of at least six knots to arrive at the next destination during a favorable flooding tide.16:49 The crew also documents an attempt to record a time-lapse of the anchorage using a GoPro, which fails due to overheating in the tropical sun despite attempts to shade the device with a white bag.8:42
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