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Luke, sailing a Vancouver 27 without an engine, prepares for a two-day passage from Rangiroa to Tahiti to meet visa requirements.10:21 After his dinghy outboard flips and submerges, he performs a field repair by removing the spark plug, clearing water from the piston, and cleaning the carburetor jets with carb cleaner to restore function.2:23 To exit the Rangiroa lagoon, he secures a tow from local excursion operators by trading social time and supplies for their assistance.13:42 During the subsequent passage, he manages heavy trade winds and rough seas while solo sailing, utilizing a proximity alarm to track a fishing vessel within a quarter-mile of his position.24:35 Upon arrival in Tahiti, he navigates into the anchorage under sail alone, relying on visual reef identification and a lighthouse for guidance.27:50 The experience highlights the necessity of local community support and self-reliance when operating a vessel without mechanical propulsion.

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