WEsailvídeo

Wet, Wild & Wonderful Sailing Around Nuku Hiva, Marquesas | Episode 211

5 de julho de 2023 · 31 min · 26K visualizações · Marquesas Islands

O que este vídeo aborda

A 22-mile coastal passage from one bay to another in Nuku Hiva, Marquesas, involves navigating through intense, localized squalls with wind gusts reaching 30 knots.Watch The crew experiences rapid weather shifts, transitioning from calm, light-wind conditions to high-intensity squalls that reduce visibility and require constant tacking.10:00 Upon arrival at the main anchorage, the crew performs routine maintenance, including re-bedding a leaking guest head hatch to replace failing factory silicone with a more durable adhesive.20:37 Provisioning in Nuku Hiva requires a multi-store approach, involving a long walk or a truck-assisted transport from the wharf to inland grocery stores to stock up on fresh produce and staples like eggs, which are currently in short supply across the region.24:21 The crew maintains a routine of alternating between boat maintenance projects and local exploration while awaiting visiting family.18:37 Proper sealing of deck hardware requires removing the unit, cleaning the gel coat to a pristine state, and applying high-quality marine adhesive to ensure a long-term watertight seal.20:13

Assistir no YouTube

Mais de WEsail

We Had to Abort the Passage | Sailing Fiji's Reef-Strewn Watersset. de 2026France to Fiji in 24 Hours | Back to Boat Lifeago. de 2026We Flew Halfway Around the World to Surprise My Family | Fiji to Franceago. de 202613 Knots, Big Seas & Dolphins at Sunset | Sailing Back to Fiji's Mainlandago. de 2026

De WEsail — veja o barco, a tripulação e cada vídeo analisado do canal.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Um e-mail com os melhores achados da frota — os momentos, barcos e histórias que valem o seu tempo de visualização. Insira seu endereço para receber sua própria cópia.

Reportar um problema