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Sailing into the South Pacific Big Smoke | S2 Ep.5

30. november 2023 · 15 min · 9K visninger · Port Vila, Efate

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The crew of the 66-foot Open 60 sailboat NV arrived in Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu, after clearing customs at Tanna Island.0:16 During the passage, the vessel reached a top speed of 17.5 knots.0:21 While in Port Vila, the crew focused on self-sufficiency tasks, including sourcing valves for water ballast tanks, repairing sails, and servicing the life raft.2:08 They successfully completed the bureaucratic process to import their dog, Solo, into the country for a fee of 150 euros.3:59 The crew utilized the facilities at a local marina, which offers 17 dock berths, 37 swing moorings, and fuel access with a clearance of 2 to 4 meters depending on the tide.7:30 The marina’s southern entrance provides a deeper route for vessels, avoiding the shallow northern channel and its overhead wire.7:48 The crew plans to depart for Pele, located 35 miles away, to continue their cruise through the 83 islands of Vanuatu.10:34

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