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Sailing to Great Barrier Island from Whangarei Heads in New Zealand
February 12, 2024 · 33 min · 19K views · Great Barrier Island
What this video covers
A 1965 Alberg 30 sloop, Triteia, completes a 44.4-nautical-mile solo passage from Whangarei Heads to Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island, New Zealand.0:25 During the transit, the vessel’s Raymarine auto-tiller fails under load in 12–15 knots of wind and strong currents, forcing the owner to hand-steer the final approach into the deep, steep-to anchorage.4:12 The boat anchors in 44 feet of water using a 4:1 scope, with the owner utilizing a handheld laser rangefinder to monitor distance to the shore and nearby hazards.16:05 This rangefinder, typically marketed for golf or hunting, serves as a primary tool for maintaining position in deep, confined anchorages where traditional depth soundings are less reliable.18:17 After settling in, the owner explores the Glenfern Regional Parkland, noting local restrictions on anchoring due to invasive seaweed and observing native Kaka parrots.23:22 The passage confirms that electronic tiller pilots may lack the robustness required for single-handed coastal sailing in lively sea states.13:09
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