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Five young women are preparing for a long-distance voyage aboard *Fatuhiva*, a Hero 114, with the ultimate goal of reaching Fatu Hiva in French Polynesia.5:42 The crew, all alumni of the training ship *Sørlandet*, have equipped the vessel with a Starlink antenna and a windvane self-steering system.3:58 They plan to transit through the Kiel Canal and move quickly through Europe before heading south.1:25 The crew has established a division of labor, including a captain, a medic, and a cook, while maintaining a flexible policy regarding crew turnover should individual interests change during the voyage.2:07 To manage expenses, they rely on a dedicated savings account and prioritize anchoring over marinas to minimize costs.5:07 They estimate a budget of approximately 100,000 NOK per person annually, though they acknowledge that actual spending often mirrors one's lifestyle on land.4:21 The crew emphasizes open communication as the primary strategy for maintaining group cohesion during the extended time at sea.6:23

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