Sailing and exploring the Marquesas islands.
7 July 2023 · 35 min · 445 views · French Polynesia
What this video covers
The crew of the catamaran Viento Del Mar explores the Marquesas Islands, beginning with a check-in at Hiva Oa.Watch After anchoring in the main bay, they navigate the passage to Tahuata Island, anchoring in Hanamoenoa Bay, noted for its white sand beach.5:47 The crew performs routine maintenance, including cleaning the hull of barnacles and managing battery charging via the generator.3:17 They subsequently sail overnight to Nuku Hiva, arriving at Taihoae Bay.13:38 During their stay, they hike to a lookout point with circumnavigator Jeanne Socrates and visit Daniel’s Bay to trek toward a local waterfall.21:31 The transit between bays involves motoring against 16-to-20-knot easterly winds along dramatic, cliff-lined coastlines.33:42 The crew concludes their Marquesas visit by provisioning in town before departing on a four-day passage toward the Tuamotu Archipelago.34:55
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