a girl and her boat cat; a search for food & seashells [ep 197]
March 19, 2026 · 17 min · 177K views
Tabby cat strides across sunlit sand near palm fronds
What this video covers
A solo sailor aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 510 provisions at a remote atoll after a supply ship arrival, securing fresh produce including lettuce, bok choy, dragon fruit, and cucumbers.9:56 The sailor navigates seven miles to the town pass and later moves two miles to an anchorage near an old pearl farm, locally known as the Manta Cleaning Station, to seek better protection.2:11 While attempting to weigh anchor, the vessel becomes snagged on underwater debris; the sailor clears the obstruction by motoring slowly forward while paying out chain to protect the windlass.7:02 A snorkeling excursion at the cleaning station yields no manta rays due to murky water conditions.4:36 The sailor also takes a cat, Mako, ashore to a beach to collect seashells, noting the cat’s behavior in a new environment.10:40 The transit back to the pass is planned for the following morning to ensure favorable sun angles for spotting coral heads and bommies.8:18
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