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All Alone: A Tropical ISLAND TO OURSELVES - Ep.88
4 de dezembro de 2020 · 22 min · 110K visualizações · Tello Islands
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Cruising in Indonesia, the crew of the yacht Florence navigates remote, uncharted island groups using satellite imagery to identify potential anchorages.5:42 Because official charts lack detail for these areas, the crew spends 5 to 10 minutes circling prospective spots to verify depths and identify hazards like coral bommies or reef shelves.11:24 They prioritize anchorages with sand bottoms and clear swinging room, often opting for known, secure overnight locations rather than risking exposed, unverified spots during squally weather.7:32 When exploring islands surrounded by shallow, wave-swept reefs, they use a wooden dinghy to scout landing points, occasionally paddling or wading to shore.12:22 During transit, the crew relies on calm, flat conditions to safely anchor Florence near steep ledges or reefs.9:13 The experience highlights the necessity of visual navigation and conservative anchoring decisions when cruising in poorly charted, remote tropical waters.
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