Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe · video

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The crew of the catamaran Nandji - Frothlyfe completes a 90-nautical-mile passage from Richards Bay to Durban, South Africa, while managing mechanical failures and navigating the Agulhas Current. Before departure, the crew welds extra supports to the dinghy davits to address structural cracking and attempts to troubleshoot a failed MultiPlus inverter-charger.1:25 To maintain AC power for Starlink and other electronics during the passage, they utilize an EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus portable power station.3:07 The crew chooses to sail inshore to avoid the offshore Agulhas Current, sacrificing potential speed for a shorter, more direct route to Durban.14:04 They motor-sail through the night to arrive at the port by 2 a.m., noting vibration issues with the cutlass bearing that require high engine RPMs to mitigate.17:55 Upon arrival, the crew identifies the need for further repairs to the cutlass bearing and engine, while also engaging with the local cruising community in Durban.17:55

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