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10 de junho de 2026 · 24 min · 25K visualizações · Fiji
Sailboat at anchor in calm lagoon, Lau Islands distant
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After waiting out a cyclone in a Fiji marina, Erica and Warren depart for the Lau Islands, a 200-mile passage.▶ 0:32 The crew faces significant post-storm hazards, specifically large debris like logs and refrigerators flushed into the ocean by land runoff.▶ 4:24 Upon exiting the reef, they encounter boisterous, confused seas caused by an outgoing tide meeting residual wind, creating a wind-against-tide condition.▶ 10:03 Despite the sloppy conditions, the boat maintains a speed of 6 to 7 knots using a Code Zero sail.▶ 15:10 Shortly after clearing the reef, the crew hooks a tuna on a cedar plug, though they lose the fish during the landing attempt due to the rough sea state.▶ 15:54 The passage requires constant vigilance for floating debris and navigating through discolored, sediment-heavy water near the coast.▶ 4:11 The crew successfully transitions from the coastal green water into the deep blue, confirming the wind conditions necessary to avoid motoring to their destination.▶ 8:40
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