Riding Out Cyclone Gabrielle on a Small Boat on the North Island of New Zealand

Name: Riding Out Cyclone Gabrielle on a Small Boat on the North Island of New Zealand
Uploaded: 2023-07-10T15:02:07.000Z
Duration: 42 min 7 s
Description: James secures his 30-ft sloop Triteia in Opua Marina to safely weather the 50-knot gusts of Cyclone Gabrielle.

10. juli 2023 · 42 min · 91K visninger · Paihia, Bay of Islands

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James, sailing the 1965 Albert 30 sloop Triteia, secures a slip at Opua Marina in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands to ride out Cyclone Gabrielle.1:32 After monitoring the storm’s formation a week in advance, he motors from Paihia to Opua with his dinghy lashed to the hip, a technique he uses while his engine remains under repair.3:42 He coordinates with the crew of the sailboat Womble to assist with docking in tight quarters at low speed.11:36 During the storm, the marina experiences 50-knot gusts and heavy rain, while the barometer on Triteia drops to 975 hPa.39:05 Although the marina remains protected, the storm causes significant damage to local infrastructure and destroys several vessels on moorings and at anchor in the surrounding area.40:01 Post-storm, James surveys the coastline and notes the destruction of a trimaran on the beach.33:40 Proactive weather monitoring and early reservation of marina space proved essential for vessel safety during the extreme weather event.