Sailing Mauritius and Reunion islands - The French connection.
October 20, 2024 · 22 min · 930 views · Réunion
What this video covers
Viento Del Mar cruised from Port Louis, Mauritius, to Grand Baie, stopping at Bain Boeuf and Mont Choisy for snorkeling and day sails.0:05 The crew replaced a faulty starter relay on the catamaran before departing for Reunion.2:40 Upon arrival in Reunion, officials completed the check-in process at the dock in five minutes.12:06 The crew secured a berth along the marina wall, noting that space was limited due to the arrival of the ARC rally fleet.12:20 While in Reunion, the crew toured the island by rental car, visiting the volcanic crater at Piton de la Fournaise and hiking the 12-kilometer trail across the lava fields.14:55 They also observed the coastal engineering projects designed to mitigate rockfalls on island roads.16:23 The crew utilized the marina facilities for laundry and diesel refueling while preparing for an upcoming passage to Africa around the southern tip of Madagascar.14:09
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