Provisioning, Marley and our last days in Australia - Sailing Nandji, Ep 41
July 28, 2017 · 17 min · 57K views · Gold Coast
What this video covers
The crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe prepares for an ocean passage from Australia to New Caledonia by completing mechanical repairs, provisioning, and weather routing. Maintenance includes replacing the cutlass bearing, installing a new gearbox, and servicing the winches to eliminate upward movement.0:15 The crew stocks food supplies, removes product labels to prevent bilge clogging, and pre-cooks meals to simplify onboard tasks during the crossing.3:20 They delay their departure by two days after analyzing updated weather models that show a low-pressure system bringing 25-knot winds and following seas across the Coral Sea.10:22 To improve safety and efficiency, they install new preventer lines operable from the cockpit.11:46 Because of strict Australian quarantine regulations, the crew leaves their dog, Marley, with family members, planning to reunite with him later in New Zealand.4:47 The passage ultimately proves difficult, with other sailors reporting it as their worst sailing experience.16:53
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