Cyclones? RELAX mode at a Fiji marina - (Ep. 13 2025)
February 16, 2025 · 28 min · 4K views · Nawi Island Marina
What this video covers
The crew of the sailboat Y2K, currently stationed at a marina in Fiji during the cyclone season, manages boat maintenance and administrative tasks while awaiting weather windows.0:03 After a month of troubleshooting, they successfully sealed a persistent water leak of unknown origin.0:41 They also had their windlass serviced by a local electrician.1:00 The crew secured a renewed cruising permit after a 24-hour processing period, allowing them to plan future movements despite incoming low-pressure systems from New Zealand.15:41 To manage food safety in the tropical climate, they sanitize fresh produce like bananas and papayas with baking soda to remove insects and larvae.13:13 The crew also upgrades their production gear, adding a Sony ZV-E10 mirrorless camera for low-light and long-range shots and a GoPro Hero 13 for wide-angle, waterproof documentation.20:14 They monitor the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) to assess cyclone risks, noting that current conditions involve high humidity and convective activity.18:14
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