Sailing Some Tuesday · video

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Captain Steve navigates Some Tuesday through Arutanga Pass into Aitutaki and records the approach with drone footage to give other sailors a detailed preview of the entry.Watch

The pass entrance features a red buoy that Steve considers misplaced too far left; he recommends approaching from at least a half mile out and lining up a centered shot down the channel.0:17 The first cut is narrow, with the deepest water in the middle, and a slight starboard bias helps.0:31 After clearing that first cut, the channel deepens on the north (port) side, and all subsequent white markers run along the port side.1:12 Steve held three to five meters off those markers with a consistent port bias.1:21 The channel has been dredged, eliminating the grounding hazards of earlier years.1:37 Current in the channel is minor and wind is not a significant factor with adequate engine power.1:45 At the marina, boats med-moor — anchor forward, go astern to the dock — and Steve strongly recommends arranging line handlers before arrival.2:27 A GPX track of his entry is available, and a separate med-mooring coordination video is linked.2:47

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