BIG Waves, BIG Sharks, BIG Waterfalls & BIG Bread Sticks | Sailing to Africa.... Ep 376
October 1, 2024 · 20 min · 31K views · La Réunion Island
What this video covers
Reunion Island in the southern Indian Ocean serves as a primary stopover for the crew of Nandji - Frothlyfe.0:11 The island lacks safe anchorages, requiring vessels to dock in a marina for the duration of their stay.2:22 Local bathymetry features extreme depth changes, with water depth dropping from 100 meters to 10–20 meters within 50 meters of the shore, creating unpredictable, high-energy surf conditions.4:39 Surfing at Saint-Leu is permitted under strict government-regulated safety measures, including jet ski support and water-based observers, due to the island's history of shark attacks.9:41 To mitigate risk, the crew utilizes magnetic Sharkbanz devices attached to leg ropes.10:32 Land-based activities include hiking to Basin Boeuf in Saint-Suzanne and the Grand Etang lake, both of which accommodate dogs.5:19 The island’s topography is characterized by steep, vertical terrain and numerous waterfalls.14:36
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