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Enjoying the Peaceful Serenity of Chance Bay in Marlborough Sounds of New Zealand
April 12, 2024 · 21 min · 22K views · Chance Bay, Marlborough Sounds
What this video covers
A 1965 Alberg 30 sloop, *Triteia*, navigates the Marlborough Sounds in New Zealand, traveling from Havelock toward Chance Bay.0:25 The crew times their departure from Havelock to coincide with a rising high tide to safely clear the narrow channel.1:28 During the transit, the vessel maintains a slow speed of two knots against a headwind and tide.14:36 Upon arrival at Chance Bay, the crew secures the boat to a mooring ball to avoid potential high winds forecast for the coming days.14:42 The crew performs minor maintenance, including re-gluing a loose cabin step, and attempts fishing with jigs near local mussel farms.7:05 They plan to continue through French Pass toward Durville Island, monitoring weather windows to ensure a safe passage.9:56 The anchor retrieval process at a previous stop confirms excellent holding in thick mud, requiring the engine to break the anchor free.14:03
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