Sailing Lombok. Funny beach wear, local boat traffic, wildlife and super currents
August 4, 2024 · 35 min · 1K views · Lombok
What this video covers
Viento Del Mar cruises the Gili Islands and Lombok, Indonesia, navigating complex currents and heavy local boat traffic.Watch The crew encounters a 5-to-6-knot current in the Lombok Strait, where their speed over ground reaches 10 knots despite only 4 knots of speed through the water.30:54 While anchored off Sudak Island in 20 meters of depth, the crew deploys 100 meters of chain to maintain position.12:47 A windlass failure occurs when the "up" button stops functioning; the crew restores operation by swapping the wiring from the "down" button to the "up" terminal.19:43 Maintenance tasks include repairing a fraying jib leech with sail tape and stitching, and sealing a leaking galley sink to prevent water from dripping onto the refrigerator motor.9:19 The crew also manages dinghy security after a near-loss at a marina and utilizes a mooring ball in Serangan Harbour to prevent swinging into nearby vessels.32:14
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