Jeanne sails solo from Tonga to Fiji in a mix of strong and light conditions
August 3, 2024 · 5 min · 765 views · South Pacific Ocean
What this video covers
Jeanne Socrates navigates solo from Tonga toward Savusavu, Fiji, while managing fluctuating wind conditions and avoiding the Lao group of atolls.0:52 During the second day of the passage, a sudden shift to a southwest wind forces the boat off course while sailing with a full Genoa and second-reefed main.1:26 The wind speed drops to three or four knots, requiring the use of the engine to maintain a heading of west-northwest.0:36 To avoid navigating the poorly charted atolls of the Lao group at night, the route remains clear of the area.0:52 The boat maintains a speed of four and a half to five knots to ensure a daylight arrival in Savusavu.3:46 Communication with the Pacific Seafarers Net provides a safety check-in during the transit.2:59 The crew anticipates a frontal passage that will shift the wind to the south or south-southwest, providing favorable conditions for the remainder of the trip.4:06
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