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Torres Strait Thrills | S2 Ep. 17
June 23, 2024 · 15 min · 9K views · Torres Strait
What this video covers
The crew of the 66-foot Ex-Vendee Globe Open, NV, navigated the Torres Strait between Vanuatu and Indonesia to avoid light winds associated with the northern route around Papua New Guinea.0:45 The 2,500-mile non-stop passage required maintaining high speeds to clear the 100-mile-long, reef-strewn strait during daylight hours, despite depths as shallow as 10 meters and a vessel draft of nearly 5 meters.1:11 The crew removed the storm jib to improve maneuverability in shipping lanes and maintained a high-speed pace, reaching 18.6 knots at times.6:00 Port Moresby Marina was excluded as a stopover due to draft limitations and security concerns, while Australian ports were bypassed to avoid complex pet import regulations for their dog, Solo.1:06 The transit concluded with navigation through the shallow Arafura Sea, where the crew encountered numerous fishing boats and nets.13:40 Planning for future structural modifications to the boat, including cabin reconfigurations and rudder system changes, occupied the crew during the passage.7:14
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