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Mistakes Were Made....Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 440
December 15, 2023 · 24 min · 286K views · French Polynesia
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos runs aground in shallow water while anchored in Tahanea, French Polynesia.0:18 After failing to free the vessel using the engine, bow thruster, and by heeling the boat with the sails, the crew waits for the rising tide to refloat the keel.18:46 They use a Mantus anchor for their primary ground tackle and maintain a 5:1 scope ratio based on depth.12:04 During their stay, the crew attempts to snorkel with reef mantas in strong currents, eventually succeeding after multiple attempts.2:04 They collaborate with a local research program by providing GPS coordinates and footage of the manta rays, which allows the researchers to identify two previously uncatalogued individuals.7:26 The crew names these mantas Nuihau and Vijau.22:27 The experience highlights the risks of anchoring in shallow, coral-heavy lagoons and the importance of monitoring tidal changes to avoid grounding.
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