THIS GOT GNARLY! Wild Sailing to MADAGASCAR! | Sailing Reunion Island to Madagascar..Part one Ep 380
November 14, 2024 · 25 min · 29K views · Indian Ocean between Reunion Island and Madagascar
What this video covers
The crew of the 45-foot catamaran *Nandji - Frothlyfe* departs Reunion Island for a 700-nautical-mile passage to Hellville, Madagascar, carrying two additional crew members.1:52 The transit plan involves rounding the northern headland of Cape d'Ambre, a region notorious for 30-to-50-knot winds and confused seas.3:47 By monitoring weather forecasts, the crew identifies a favorable window with 15-to-25-knot winds to navigate the headland.4:04 During the passage, the crew manages a mechanical failure when a knot on the headsail clew comes undone; they successfully re-secure the sail by heaving to and climbing the mast rather than dropping the sail.16:39 With the boat’s watermaker inoperable, the crew relies on a 1,000-liter tank and emergency bottled water.5:28 The vessel maintains an average speed of 6.1 knots over the first 48 hours, covering 300 miles in light-to-moderate conditions.20:40 The crew utilizes a three-person watch system to manage fatigue during the four-day transit.7:41
Boats in this video
More from Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe
From Sailing Nandji - Frothlyfe — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analyzed video.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.