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This is Why We Sail | Two Weeks in Fulaga, Fiji

17 July 2026 · 22 min · 29K views · Fiji

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Erica and Warren, currently seven years into a circumnavigation, spent two weeks anchored in the remote lagoon of Fulaga in Fiji’s Lao group.4:03 The crew utilized the dinghy and paddleboards to explore the island’s coral reefs, rocky coves, and tidal passes.6:11 They timed their transit through the lagoon’s narrow cuts with the incoming flood tide to ensure calm, manageable water conditions.5:01 When navigating high-flow passes, the pair maintained safety by keeping one person in the dinghy while the other swam or snorkeled through the current.15:32 Activities during their stay included wing foiling, snorkeling, and interacting with local villagers.20:24 Despite initial plans to visit multiple islands in the region, the crew remained in Fulaga for an extended period due to the area's geography and biodiversity.20:00 The experience highlights the benefits of lingering in remote anchorages rather than maintaining a strict cruising schedule.

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