Sailing in the Pacific Ocean from KIRIBATI to the MARSHALL Islands - (Ep. 3 2024)
31. mars 2024 · 31 min · 6K visninger · Pacific Ocean
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Max and Ale, sailing the 16-year-old vessel Y2K, complete a 350-nautical-mile passage from Tarawa, Kiribati, to Majuro, Marshall Islands.1:10 The crew spends several days in Tarawa finalizing manual exit paperwork, which requires multiple copies and repeated visits to local authorities.6:37 Departing in calm conditions, the boat encounters significant westerly currents reaching 3.9 knots, forcing the crew to sail close-hauled to maintain their intended track.14:02 Over the three-day transit, the crew manages variable winds, confused seas with two-meter swells, and occasional squalls.20:09 To avoid adverse currents and prepare for forecasted northeasterly winds, they adjust their route to pass to the west of the atoll of Mili.22:06 Upon arrival at Majuro, they navigate the secondary pass, which offers a minimum depth of 13 meters, and anchor near other cruisers.26:40 The crew reports difficulty contacting local authorities via VHF upon arrival and prepares for a lengthy clearance process.28:03
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