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Sailing Across The Pacific (Pitstop in Hawaii!)
15 October 2025 · 15 min · 12K views · Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
What this video covers
After a 2,500-mile, three-week passage across the Pacific, the crew of the Swan 37 Latifa arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii, for a six-week stopover.Watch The vessel moored at the Waikiki Yacht Club in the Ala Wai River, providing the crew access to city infrastructure while they waited for a favourable weather window to transit the North Pacific.10:40 During the layover, the crew explored Oahu and Kaua'i, utilising a rented rooftop camper to navigate the islands' diverse terrain, ranging from volcanic ridges to temperate forests.1:37 The stopover allowed for necessary boat maintenance and provided opportunities for surfing at Waikiki and diving on the North Shore.9:18 Following the break, the crew prepared for a 2,500-mile passage toward the Pacific Northwest, planning to sail north through the trade winds, cross the Pacific High, and intercept the westerlies near the 40th parallel to reach Port Townsend, Washington.12:12 The departure from Honolulu required navigating a channel adjacent to significant surf breaks.14:12
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