We've Got to Get Out of Here! Bad Weather & Worse Anchorages in Fiji
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In this episode, we make a last-minute decision to change anchorages ahead of some incoming bad weather, then prepare for our four-day offshore passage from Fiji to Vanuatu! We motor four hours back to the busy port of Denarau, where shifting winds and building gusts leave several boats dragging anchor. It's a good reminder that when the weather turns, having enough time to recognize a problem and take action can make all the difference. We talk about the importance of anchor alarms and show you how we're using ours to keep an eye on things.
With a weather window to depart approaching, it's time to get Sabado ready for another offshore passage. We sort through our food supplies, tackle mountains of paperwork, and share a sneak peek at the custom weather-routing application we've been building ourselves. After trying plenty of existing options and finding that none quite met our needs, we decided to build our own!
And of course, Holly is especially excited about what's waiting on the other side of the passage: an active volcano in Vanuatu! 🌋
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Changing anchorages ahead of bad weather
03:27 Our anchor alarm setup (Sereno One)
05:30 Our weather-routing application (Sereno Routing)
08:45 Watching boats drag anchor in Denarau, Fiji
10:30 Provisioning and preparing for a four-day offshore passage
16:12 Goodbye Fiji! Sailing to Vanuatu
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