Breaking Waves · video

What this video covers

A couple sailing the Pacific Ocean from French Polynesia toward a remote reef break manages a 36-hour passage while navigating reef passes and adjusting for swell.2:26 To maintain a steady, comfortable motion downwind, they deploy a double headsail configuration, which eliminates the rolling motion common with wing-on-wing setups.16:22 The crew maintains a two-shift night watch schedule, with one person sleeping for six hours while the other manages navigation and sail trim.12:46 During the transit, they catch a large mahi-mahi using a hand line, supplementing their food stores.18:02 Upon arrival at their destination, they successfully navigate a reef pass at high-tide slack to reach an anchorage near a world-class surf break.3:51 The passage highlights the effectiveness of a double headsail for downwind stability and the importance of timing reef pass transits to avoid standing waves and rapids.

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