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From Endless Repairs To Open Ocean | Sailing To New Caledonia Pt1
September 21, 2025 · 27 min · 30K views · Nadi
What this video covers
Adam and Luke depart Nandi, Fiji, on a 700-mile passage to New Caledonia aboard their catamaran, Chequers.▶ 4:34 After clearing customs and immigration, the crew encounters immediate challenges, including a jammed dinghy halyard that requires a mast climb to resolve.▶ 3:46 The route requires navigating a reef system before heading into open ocean, where the crew monitors a developing low-pressure system that threatens to bring 25-to-30-knot winds and unfavorable angles.▶ 6:18 To manage the expected heavy weather and maintain stability, the crew prioritizes weight distribution by filling water tanks and reefing the mainsail early.▶ 17:45 Despite a malfunctioning AIS with a limited two-to-three-mile range, they maintain a steady pace while adjusting sail plans to double-reefed main and reduced genoa as wind speeds increase to 21 knots.▶ 25:47 The passage serves as a test of the vessel's structural integrity in offshore conditions.▶ 19:49
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