Up Close And Personal With Locals in French Polynesia! - (Episode 240)
24 December 2023 · 16 min · 167K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
The crew of the Lagoon 450 *Parlay Revival* participates in the Tahiti-Moorea Rendezvous, a 25-boat rally from Tahiti to Moorea in French Polynesia.1:28 During the transit, light winds drop to 3–5 knots, forcing most participants to motor; the *Parlay Revival* crew maintains sail power to finish the course, placing fifth in the catamaran class.8:20 The event includes traditional outrigger canoe racing, tug-of-war competitions, and Polynesian cultural ceremonies.11:37 Following the rally, the crew anchors in Moorea to host local youths for a sailing demonstration and visits a popular site to swim with reef sharks and stingrays.12:30 The rally serves as a promotional event for South Pacific cruising, highlighting the region's remote but pristine conditions compared to the Mediterranean or Caribbean.12:24 Finishing a race under sail in light air requires patience and persistence when competitors choose to motor.
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