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A 250-nautical-mile passage from the Tuamotus to Tahiti concludes with the crew navigating 30-knot winds while entering the pass.12:17 During the final approach, the engine impeller fails, forcing the boat to hover outside the pass until the part is replaced.12:26 The vessel, which has not refueled in nearly a year, consumes 382 liters of fuel during the trip, leaving the 200-liter tank at approximately half capacity.16:02 Upon arrival in Tahiti, the crew reunites with a friend working on a superyacht and secures a ride to the island of Moorea on the yacht's high-performance tender, powered by four 425-horsepower outboard engines.21:32 The passage highlights the challenges of downwind sailing in heavy seas with limited sail configurations, as well as the transition from remote cruising to the infrastructure of city life. Replacing a failed impeller in high-wind conditions is essential for maintaining maneuverability when entering narrow, current-swept harbor passes.

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