Sailing Triteia · video

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The 1965 Alberg 30 sloop Triteia sails from Bolin Alley Bay toward Waiheke Island in New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf.0:25 The crew initially encounters light airs and protected conditions, but wind and sea states intensify as they clear the island.5:53 The autopilot struggles in the following seas, necessitating a switch to a Hydrovane self-steering system.3:50 While attempting to reach Oneroa Anchorage, the crew finds the conditions too chaotic and decides to bypass the bay.13:57 They sail around to the south side of Waiheke Island to seek shelter in Puteiki Bay.15:53 After an eight-hour sail and a two-hour motor-sail, the vessel anchors in 15 feet of water.18:54 During the passage, the crew reports technical issues with a GoPro Hero 10, which repeatedly fails, forcing a switch to a GoPro 9.7:54 The crew notes that wind conditions in the Hauraki Gulf can be unpredictable due to the island geography.6:06

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