We are in the Marshall Islands with our sailboat - Majuro - (Ep. 04 2024)
May 5, 2024 · 30 min · 7K views · Majuro Atoll
What this video covers
A 35-foot sailboat arrives in Majuro, Marshall Islands, after a three-day, 350-mile passage from Kiribati.0:14 The final day of the transit involved steep, two-meter seas and 20-knot winds, causing significant fatigue for the crew.5:16 Upon arrival, the vessel secures a mooring in the Majuro lagoon, which is protected from the prevailing northeasterly winds.5:07 The crew coordinates with local customs and immigration to secure a three-month stay and prepares to visit outer islands.5:16 They utilize a forwarding service to receive replacement parts from the United States, including a new 80-amp alternator, which the owner plans to install to replace a faulty unit.6:02 The crew also repairs damage to the bow and gelcoat sustained during a previous storm in Tarawa, where 35-knot gusts caused the anchor chain to jump the pulpit.26:17 They source supplies at local retailers, including the K&K supermarket and an ACE hardware store, while managing boat maintenance and provisioning for an extended stay in the region.14:03
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