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11 Things you need to cross the Indian Ocean EP108
14 de junho de 2024 · 12 min · 5K visualizações · Indonesia
O que este vídeo aborda
Crossing the Indian Ocean requires extensive preparation due to the lack of supplies and boat facilities on remote islands.0:49 Gerard and Jacqueline, sailing their Cape Vickers 41, *Avanti*, emphasize the necessity of carrying extra fuel, as refueling in Indonesia often requires transporting jerry cans by taxi.2:26 They carry 500 liters of diesel in a keel tank, a day tank, and jerry cans to ensure autonomy.2:46 The crew maintains a three-month meal plan and stocks fishing gear, specifically squid lures for tuna and mackerel.4:22 Safety protocols include servicing all gear and maintaining a comprehensive medical kit.3:13 Navigating the Indian Ocean requires careful monitoring of monsoon transitions and cyclone activity; the crew utilizes a South African weather routing service, Deskassan, to identify safe windows.11:49 Clearing out of Indonesia involves significant administrative hurdles, with costs varying by port; the crew opted for a 4 million Indonesian rupiah fee in northern Lombok.10:54 Proper planning for fuel, food, and weather windows is essential for remote ocean passages.
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