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Drifting through the Banda Sea | S2 Ep23
September 12, 2024 · 14 min · 5K views · Banda Sea
What this video covers
The crew of the 66-ft X Fonde Globe Open NV departs Bandanera, Indonesia, for a 600-nautical-mile passage to Flores.0:20 The transit, originally planned for three days, extends to five days due to light winds and a mechanical restriction on engine use.12:23 A gearbox issue causes water to mix with the oil, forcing the crew to minimize engine hours to prevent gear damage.3:41 The vessel relies on a 10-year-old racing laminate mainsail, which requires patching and reinforcement after previous failures of the boat's primary headsail.7:42 The crew, including Timo, Jo, Stefan, Jacob, Abby, and Solo, maintains watch rotations while drifting through the Banda Sea.2:26 Upon arrival at Flores, the crew anchors in a depth suitable for the vessel's draft before going ashore.12:50 The passage highlights the challenges of managing a high-performance racing boat with aging sail inventory and mechanical limitations during long-distance cruising in tropical conditions.
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