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Solo Sailing in Fiji

October 5, 2024 · 14 min · 70K views · Yadua Island

What this video covers

Garrett sails solo from Yadua Island to Vooda Marina in Fiji, navigating a 30-mile passage in 10-to-12-knot headwinds.Watch During the transit, a jammed furler limits sail area, forcing the boat to motor for the final four hours.4:07 Upon arrival at Vooda Marina, he coordinates entry via radio and receives assistance from a tender.5:50 Once docked, he begins a series of maintenance projects, including installing lee cloths, replacing a bilge pump, flushing an outboard motor, and painting a hatch.7:23 He also prepares to install a new lithium battery and a windlass to address power and anchoring limitations.12:47 Despite the approaching cyclone season, he decides to remain in Fiji to complete these upgrades.7:15

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