Sailing in Tonga’s whale season!
September 7, 2023 · 27 min · 516 views · Tonga
What this video covers
The crew of *Viento Del Mar* hosted guests for a two-week sailing itinerary through Tonga, culminating in a four-day, 400-nautical-mile passage to Fiji.0:14 After departing Pangaei, the boat cruised north to the Vavaʻu island group, anchoring in the bay off Neiafu.12:12 The crew timed their departure for Fiji to avoid starting a passage on a Friday, leaving shortly after midnight on August 22nd.8:39 During the transit, the vessel maintained a downwind heading of 120 degrees in 15 knots of wind, averaging 6–7 knots.9:23 The crew navigated the Oneata Passage to enter Fijian waters, eventually maneuvering through the 800-meter-wide channel into Momi Bay to reach Vuda Point Marina.23:02 Upon arrival, customs officials confiscated the vessel's meat and fresh produce.25:03 The passage included crossing the 180th meridian, transitioning from the western to the eastern hemisphere.18:06
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