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The crew of a cruising sailboat visits the Kamoka Pearl Farm on the atoll of Ahi in the Tuamotu Archipelago to observe the pearl cultivation process.6:13 They learn that the farm adheres to sustainable practices, including the use of solar and wind power and the maintenance of a healthy local fish population to clean the oysters.9:51 The production cycle for a single Tahitian black pearl, from grafting the nucleus into the *Pinctada margaritifera* oyster to harvest, spans four to five years.12:18 The crew assists with stringing oysters and placing them in baskets for growth.8:44

Following their stay at Ahi, the crew navigates an outgoing pass with a three-knot current, noting the difficulty of timing slack tide in the region.15:48 They later travel to a local airport by dinghy to retrieve a new sail, navigating rough conditions to complete the delivery.24:29 The crew emphasizes their commitment to minimizing engine use, having consumed only a quarter tank of fuel since departing Mexico.13:40

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