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Chasing Sharks in Bora Bora
12 August 2026 · 18 min · Bora Bora
What this video covers
Huub sails to Bora Bora in the Society Islands, navigating shallow waters while checking for coral heads before arrival.0:46 The crew utilizes a Code Zero for a downwind passage, maintaining speeds of 5 to 6 knots.5:48 Upon reaching the island, they secure a mooring buoy in a field near shark and ray habitats, noting that anchoring is restricted to 36 hours in designated zones.4:29 The arrival coincides with the Heiva festival, a month-long cultural competition featuring traditional Polynesian dance, singing, and drumming.15:05 Performers compete in categories including choreography, costume design, and storytelling, with costumes crafted from natural materials like shells, feathers, and flowers.16:47 The festival infrastructure, including a temporary performance venue, is dismantled following the event.17:38 The crew prepares fresh tuna fillets on board before heading ashore to observe the cultural performances and explore the local town.8:43
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