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Exploring Great Barrier Island in New Zealand on a Vintage Sailboat
February 23, 2024 · 21 min · 10K views · Kiwiriki Anchorage, Great Barrier Island
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The 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia cruises the coast of Great Barrier Island, New Zealand, while navigating local anchorages and preparing for an approaching tropical storm.0:25 After sheltering from 24 hours of rain in Kiwiriki Anchorage, the vessel transits the narrow, 50-to-75-foot-deep Man O' War Channel to reach Red Cliff Anchorage.9:59 The crew replaces a corroded autopilot wire to resolve intermittent power failures, successfully restoring full voltage and functionality during a subsequent motor to Bowling Alley Bay.13:31 With a tropical storm forecast to bring 25-to-30-knot winds into the Hauraki Gulf, the vessel plans to relocate to Waiheke Island or Rangitoto to find more protected water.15:34 The transit to Bowling Alley Bay involves navigating through rock outcroppings and small islands, resulting in a rolly anchorage exposed to the open sea.17:21 Replacing the entire length of the autopilot wiring, rather than attempting to repair corroded connections, successfully restored the system's reliability.13:01
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