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Tropical storm Nath strikes the Windward Islands in Polynesia
15 febbraio 2024 · 10 min · 3K visualizzazioni · Cook's Bay, Moorea
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Doudou and the crew anchor their sailboat in Cook's Bay, Moorea-Maiao, to shelter from Tropical Depression Nat.0:36 As of February 5, the atmospheric pressure dropped to 996 hPa, with the region under a red alert for heavy rain and a cyclonic pre-alert.3:20 The crew prepares for forecasted winds of 35 knots by deploying 75 meters of anchor chain and clearing all loose gear from the deck.2:27 During the storm, the bay experiences heavy rainfall exceeding 200 mm, turning the lagoon water brown and forcing the crew to remain on board for seven days.7:23 The crew utilizes the heavy rainfall to collect fresh water for laundry and personal use.6:13 Following the storm, the crew observes debris washed into the bay but reports no significant damage to the vessel.8:47 They resume shore excursions once conditions stabilize, noting that local infrastructure provides free potable water to the population.8:12 Proper anchoring and securing of deck gear remain essential for weathering tropical depressions in French Polynesia.
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