El Viaje de Bohemia · video

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A 500-mile passage from the Marquesas Islands to the Tuamotu Archipelago requires four to five days of open-ocean sailing.0:11 The crew maintains a three-hour watch rotation, relying on a wind vane for steering to conserve power and minimize noise.6:02 Daily maintenance routines include inspecting the standing rigging, checking the furler line for chafe, and securing the anchor on the bow to prevent movement in heavy seas.10:43 To ensure a daylight arrival at the Raroia atoll, the crew slows the vessel to 1–2 knots during the final night, avoiding the hazards of entering an unfamiliar pass in darkness.19:59 Navigating the Raroia pass requires timing the tidal change to mitigate a 3-knot current.20:27 Upon arrival, the crew anchors in the lagoon to visit the site of the Kon-Tiki wreck.21:47 Consistent maintenance checks and adjusting speed to match daylight arrival windows are essential for safely navigating complex atoll entrances.

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