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A solo sailor navigates from Tikehau to Tahiti and Moorea in French Polynesia, managing 20 to 30-knot winds while recovering from a fever.2:00 During the 600-mile passage to Tikehau, the sailor reefs the mainsail and genoa to maintain a comfortable speed of 4 to 5 knots.2:06 Upon arrival at the Tikehau atoll, the vessel enters through a 150-metre-wide pass, encountering an unexpected 2-knot current against the boat despite tidal predictions.4:40 After exploring the atoll, the sailor departs for Tahiti, timing the exit to catch a favourable current that boosts speed to 7 knots.13:49 Approaching Tahiti, the sailor reefs sails again to navigate wind acceleration zones near the island before entering the narrow channel to Marina Taina.16:56 The boat docks stern-to in a tight slip without a bow thruster.18:20 The journey continues with a short transit to Moorea, where the sailor anchors in multiple bays to snorkel with sharks and stingrays.23:40 Practical maintenance and provisioning at Carrefour precede the final leg of the trip.19:11

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