The BIGGEST SEAS we have EVER sailed in!! - (Episode 246) #sailing #catamaran
February 4, 2024 · 21 min · 445K views · Tonga
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 450 catamaran Parlay Revival sails 800 nautical miles non-stop from the Cook Islands to Tonga to avoid a severe weather system.5:37 The passage involves sustained 30-knot winds and 4-meter seas, with the crew recording wave heights reaching the 4.8-meter boom.16:58 To maintain course in the twisting, high-seas motion, the crew engages the autopilot in high-performance mode while monitoring for potential gear failure.10:44 The vessel crosses the International Date Line at 172.5 degrees west longitude, requiring a time adjustment.8:49 Upon arrival in Tonga, the crew anchors in 100 feet of water using 300 feet of chain, noting that the depth and current anchorage density necessitate reliable anchor alarms.16:16 Customs clearance in Tonga takes 30 minutes, with the vessel required to keep dogs in quarantine on board for two weeks.19:38 The crew secures a mooring ball for 20 Tongan dollars per night to participate in a local regatta.20:03
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