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Sailing Solo to Fiji's Best Anchorage
September 16, 2025 · 20 min · 32K views · Lau Islands
What this video covers
Garrett sails his boat solo from a sandy anchorage near Bang Island, Fiji, on a 200-mile, two-day passage to the remote island of Fulanga.▶ 0:55 He maintains an average speed of five knots, occasionally motoring when wind dies, and navigates a 1.5-knot opposing current to enter the narrow pass at Fulanga.▶ 9:38 Upon arrival, he performs the traditional sevu-sevu ceremony with the village chief to gain permission to anchor and explore.▶ 11:58 The trip involves managing minimal fresh food supplies, a lack of a gimbaled stove, and persistent ground swells.▶ 7:43 While anchored at Fulanga, he visits a local skull cave and participates in a traditional lovo feast.▶ 18:54 He notes the prevalence of mosquitoes and the risk of dengue fever, prompting him to seek more exposed anchorages.▶ 19:51 The passage highlights the challenges of solo sailing, including sleep deprivation and the necessity of jump-starting an engine with a failing battery.▶ 5:25
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