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16 meters above the water… then this dream anchorage! Vlog 107
December 26, 2025 · 22 min · 4K views · Vainī, Tonga
Aerial view of lush island with turquoise waters and sailboat.
What this video covers
The crew of a cruising sailboat performs maintenance on their masthead anemometer after it stops functioning.0:12 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.1:19 The repair successfully restores the instrument's functionality, though the crew notes that silicone grease would be a more effective long-term lubricant.7:40
While navigating through island chains, the crew anchors in 16 meters of water over a rocky, sandy bottom.8:26 They deploy 60 meters of chain to secure the vessel in an anchorage exposed to east/southeast winds.8:36 The crew uses their dinghy to reach a nearby island, navigating carefully to avoid rocks near the shoreline.13:14 They observe significant plastic pollution on the beaches, noting that local waste management practices contribute to the debris.13:44 The crew eventually meets up with friends on another boat, the *Isis*, to share an evening meal in a remote, quiet anchorage.12:50
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