Lagoon 440 Sailing FORCE 8 Winds

This is a video of our recent trip from Vanuatu (Port Vila) to New Caledonia (Noumea) where we were caught in winds double the predicted strength. The wind was at Force 8 (Beaufort 8) and reaching into Force 9 (Beaufort 9) during squalls. Of course a camera can never capture the real vibe and size of waves and sea state, but we are sure you will see Impi 'going for it'. Also included in this video, are some of the techniques we use when approaching reef entrances at night where we need to 'stave off' for day light ... and how we manage the systems onboard Impi to 'rest safely'. We hope you enjoy this passage with us!