Hawai’i Cruising | Sailing ‘Iwa - Ep. 22

Name: Hawai’i Cruising | Sailing ‘Iwa - Ep. 22
Uploaded: 2021-11-02T01:00:12.000Z
Duration: 12 min 38 s
Description: 'Iwa departs Hilo Bay for a multi-week cruise along the west coast of the Big Island.

1. november 2021 · 12 min · 96 visninger · Hilo

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'Iwa departs Hilo Bay after a 10-day stay, heading toward the west side of the Big Island for snorkeling and swimming.10:20 The crew, Rob and Heid, spent their time in Hilo provisioning and visiting local breweries, noting that the small boat harbor was too shallow for their vessel.7:00 They plan to sail down the southeast coast, passing South Point, where they expect rough conditions due to the convergence of trade winds and currents.7:45 The route requires navigating the lee of the island, where they anticipate light winds and significant motoring.8:05 Before departure, Rob performed a routine engine check, noting 76 hours of operation since the last oil change at 1,201 hours.9:19 The crew intends to anchor in remote locations near a black sand beach and historical Hawaiian fishing ruins, potentially remaining off-grid for several days.8:19