Moorea Sharks, Rays, Hiking and Paddling!
22 July 2023 · 11 min · 616 views · Mo'orea
What this video covers
Viento Del Mar completes a one-hour passage from Tahiti to Moorea, maintaining 8 to 9 knots in 17 to 20 knots of wind from 120 degrees.0:36 The crew anchors in Cooks Bay, navigating the pass into the lagoon.0:48 Activities include hiking the Magic Mountain trail and a secondary, more strenuous inland trail that offers views of the volcanic crater and the eastern coastline.8:03 While snorkelling in the lagoon, the crew encounters blacktip reef sharks and rays; caution is advised for swimmers with open wounds.6:20 The crew utilises a fuel station accessible by dinghy near the reef, where fuel is available for both cars and boats.11:01 Laundry is performed at the anchorage, and the crew uses a surf ski to paddle along the reef.9:33 The vessel departs Cooks Bay for the island of Huahine after refuelling.11:08
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