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The crew of a cruising sailboat performs maintenance on their masthead anemometer after it stops functioning.▶ 0:08 Anissia climbs the 16-meter mast using a climbing harness and two halyards for safety, applying WD-40 to the unit to restore wind speed readings.▶ 2:45 The repair successfully restores the instrument's functionality, though the crew notes that silicone grease would be a more effective long-term lubricant.▶ 7:35 While navigating through island chains, the crew anchors in 16 meters of water over a rocky, sandy bottom.▶ 8:28 They deploy 60 meters of chain to secure the vessel in an anchorage exposed to east/southeast winds.▶ 8:56 The crew uses their dinghy to reach a nearby island, navigating carefully to avoid rocks near the shoreline.▶ 12:59 They observe significant plastic pollution on the beaches, noting that local waste management practices contribute to the debris.▶ 13:57 The crew eventually meets up with friends on another boat, the *Isis*, to share an evening meal in a remote, quiet anchorage.▶ 21:34

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