Sailing SV Delos · video

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SV Delos transits from Tahanea to Fakarava in the Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia, covering approximately 40 miles in rainy, squally conditions.1:17 The crew sails the first leg on a beam reach in 13–14 knots of wind before deploying a spinnaker as conditions improve.2:09 Navigating the Fakarava South Pass requires careful attention to current and chart markers to avoid shallow areas and coral heads.9:33 The crew relies on the vessel's engine for steerage control while managing a head current during the pass entry.10:40 Upon arrival, the crew anchors in Fakarava and conducts scuba dives at the South Pass, observing a high concentration of grey and blacktip reef sharks at depths of 90 feet.17:33 The divers note significant coral bleaching at the site, which they attribute to elevated water temperatures during an El Niño year.16:30 The experience highlights the necessity of reliable engine power for navigating high-current atoll passes and the environmental impact of rising ocean temperatures on reef health.10:56

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