WE SAILED to one of the MOST REMOTE ISLANDS in the WORLD! St Helena Island... Ep 450
18 de julho de 2026 · 22 min · 33K visualizações · Jamestown, St Helena
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe arrived at St Helena in the South Atlantic after a two-week, 1,800-mile passage from South Africa.2:46 The vessel anchored in 20 meters of water at the island’s only permitted anchorage, which is exposed to swell and requires careful monitoring of the seabed.5:18 To mitigate rolling, the crew repositioned the boat closer to the cliffs to align with the offshore wind and current.14:30 Clearance procedures require leaving the boat unattended, a task the crew manages using an insurance policy that covers the vessel at anchor for up to eight hours.6:27
Local infrastructure includes a ferry service for shore access and a limited supply of fresh produce, which arrives via a weekly supply ship.18:00 The island uses its own currency, the St Helena pound, and requires cash transactions at the bank due to a lack of ATMs.10:48 While visiting, the crew encountered whale sharks in the anchorage and visited Jonathan, a 194-year-old tortoise.21:22 Jacob’s Ladder, a famous 699-step staircase, remained closed for maintenance during their stay.12:22
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