EMOTIONAL FAREWELL as we finally LEAVE NEW ZEALAND 😢 (Episode 276)
September 1, 2024 · 25 min · 183K views
What this video covers
The crew of the 46-ft catamaran *Parlay Revival* departs Marsden Cove, New Zealand, to begin a 1,000-nautical-mile offshore passage to Fiji.0:12 The vessel carries eight people, including several new crew members preparing for their first blue-water transit.0:17 Before departure, the crew bunkers duty-free fuel at Marsden Cove, a port of entry and exit that offers more scheduling flexibility than the busier port of Opua.2:01 The boat carries 1,000 liters of fuel, providing a theoretical motoring range of 1,200 miles at a conservative consumption rate of 5 liters per hour.2:41 Customs clearance requires four days' notice, though the process is described as efficient.1:23 The crew discusses strategies for managing seasickness, including the use of prescription scopolamine patches, while acknowledging the psychological challenges of transitioning from coastal sailing to isolated offshore conditions.9:22 During the initial departure, a drone operator accidentally strikes the boat's lower shroud while filming, narrowly missing a crew member.12:33 The passage plan includes a stop at Minerva Reef, approximately 800 miles from New Zealand, before continuing to Fiji.18:39
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