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Sailing from Tahiti to Hawaii (June 2025)
28 June 2025 · 1h 6m · 12K views
What this video covers
A Valiant Yachts 40-2 sails from Tahiti to Hilo, Hawaii, in June 2025, covering approximately 2,500 to 2,800 miles on a single tack.0:16 The crew maintains an apparent wind angle between 40 and 60 degrees to maximize eastward progress before reaching the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).9:56 During the passage, the crew manages solar power deficits by running the engine to charge batteries and operate a watermaker, monitoring water quality with a total dissolved solids meter.3:42 Navigation involves avoiding Chinese fishing fleets, with the crew adjusting their course to maintain a safe closest point of approach.19:19 While transiting the ITCZ, the vessel encounters thunderstorms, lightning, and 25-knot gusts, necessitating periods of motor-sailing.48:56 The crew utilizes a Hydrovane for steering in heavy conditions.50:01 After experiencing rough seas and persistent heeling, the captain decides to divert from Honolulu to Hilo for easier customs clearance.52:37 Consistent sail trim and weather routing advice from a professional service help the vessel maintain steady progress through shifting trade winds.35:05
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