Shore Tying and Skinny Dipping in New Zealand at D'Urville Island in the Marlborough Sounds

Name: Shore Tying and Skinny Dipping in New Zealand at D'Urville Island in the Marlborough Sounds
Uploaded: 2024-04-26T18:09:55.000Z
Duration: 26 min 54 s
Description: The crew of *Triteia* performs their first stern tie at Mill Arm, D'Urville Island, using a Petzl strap.

26. april 2024 · 26 min · 45K visninger · Greville Harbour, D'Urville Island

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The 1965 Alberg 30 sloop *Triteia* navigates the narrow, shallow entrance to Mill Arm in Greville Harbor, D'Urville Island, New Zealand.0:25 The crew identifies the entrance by hugging a specific mark to avoid a false pass and shallow boulder banks, relying on visual navigation after their Garmin GPS unit freezes.4:38 Upon entering the harbor, the crew executes their first stern tie to the shore.13:05 They anchor in 18 to 25 feet of water, pay out chain, and use a Petzl lifting strap secured to a tree on the rock face to hold the stern in position.21:34 The maneuver allows the vessel to sit close to a small beach in calm, windless conditions.18:54 The crew monitors depth soundings and tidal changes throughout the process to ensure the boat remains clear of the bottom at low tide.19:55 The successful stern tie provides a secure, protected anchorage for their final night in the Marlborough Sounds.5:07