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The secret of Maupiti EP74
20 July 2023 · 12 min · 844 views · Maupiti
What this video covers
Gerard and Jacqueline navigate their yacht, Avanti, through the narrow, coral-walled pass into the lagoon at Maupiti, French Polynesia. Entry requires a swell of less than two metres and calm weather to avoid getting trapped by the reef’s outflowing current.1:27 During the approach, the crew maintains speed to ensure rudder authority against the swell and outgoing current.2:11 Upon entering the lagoon, the boat scrapes its keel while navigating confusing markers near the village anchorage.2:30 The crew eventually anchors behind a sandbank and hikes to the island's highest point.2:35 When departing, they use OpenCPN to retrace their route, exiting the pass with the current at seven knots speed over ground.10:34 The passage requires maintaining high speed to prevent loss of steering in the rip currents and breaking waves.11:47
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