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Giant Land Tortoises and Women in Bikinis, what could be better?
June 11, 2023 · 14 min · 289K views · Seychelles
What this video covers
A crew sailing a Lagoon 52 catamaran in the Seychelles encounters a recurring mechanical issue with the anchor windlass.0:17 When the anchor is retrieved too far, it wedges into the bow roller, requiring the crew to use a halyard to manually clear the obstruction before the anchor can be deployed again.1:33 The crew navigates short distances between islands, prioritizing sandy bottoms to avoid damaging coral reefs, which show significant bleaching from 2017 sea temperature spikes.5:16 They anchor away from popular snorkeling spots to avoid the damage caused by tour boats dropping anchors directly onto the reef.5:53 The trip includes a beach barbecue with giant tortoises and a crew departure at a local anchorage.0:04 Navigar Yachting provides the charter vessel and coordinates the island excursions.14:08
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