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This is Why We Sail | Two Weeks in Fulaga, Fiji
17 July 2026 · 22 min · 25K views · Fiji
What this video covers
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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