Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew of SV Delos is preparing to haul out their vessel in the Society Islands after 15 years of global cruising, marking the end of a long-term voyage as they transition to building a new boat in Australia.1:05 While anchored in the Fakarava atoll of the Tuamotu Islands, the crew conducts multiple scuba dives in the South Pass, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve known for its high concentration of reef sharks and strong tidal currents.7:14 Successful navigation of these dives requires precise timing with the current to avoid being swept into deep water, as well as coordinated support from a dinghy tender.3:05 The crew also explores the pink-sand beaches of the atoll, where wave action grinds the red shells of Foraminifera into the white sand.14:12 Following their stay in Fakarava, the crew plans a 250-mile passage to Moorea.19:12

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