Sailing SV Delos · video

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The crew of SV Delos prepares for a three-month off-grid passage from French Polynesia to the Marquesas to avoid the South Pacific cyclone season.0:54 To ensure self-sufficiency, they top off fuel tanks with 225 liters of diesel, utilizing a Baja filter to prevent contamination from debris.1:50 They provision the boat with enough food for several months, relying on a long-standing inventory list to manage quantities.4:19 Before departure, they clean the hull using a Nemo power tool and remove excess packaging from supplies to minimize waste while at sea.13:51 The 280-mile route requires timing the arrival at the destination pass to coincide with slack or flood tide, necessitating a motor-sailing strategy to maintain a 5-knot average through light winds.18:02 Upon arrival, the crew navigates the pass against a 1.5-knot current, successfully reaching the anchorage.20:17 Proper planning of fuel, food, and weather windows allows for extended, independent cruising in remote island regions.

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