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Living Our Best Life at Sea | Episode 175
26 October 2022 · 27 min · 31K views · French Polynesia
What this video covers
Provisioning in remote atolls requires timing arrivals with supply ship schedules, as local stores often lack fresh produce.1:47 After a supply ship arrived at their current location, the crew restocked fresh goods, noting that prices were significantly higher than in Mexico.6:26 While visiting, they managed trash and recycling fees by coordinating with local officials for a short-term stay.4:35 The crew also explored the atoll’s pass by dinghy, timing their dive to coincide with slack tide to safely snorkel the coral drop-offs and observe marine life.10:13 They utilized a tide estimation tool to plan future passages, including an upcoming 80-mile overnight trip to Fakarava.23:48 During this period, the crew reached a milestone of 20,000 total sailing miles.26:44 The experience reinforced their preference for remote, isolated anchorages over populated areas, highlighting the transition from seeking safety in numbers to finding comfort in solitude.18:30
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