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What 90% of Sailing Actually Looks Like | Days at Anchor in Fiji

1 April 2026 · 26 min · 34K views · Fiji

Catamaran at anchor under Fiji sunset

What this video covers

Erica and Warren, owners of the boat Va, perform maintenance and recreational activities while anchored in Fiji. Erica removes acid stains from the galley’s Corian countertops by wet-sanding the surface with fine-grit sandpaper and a power buffer, followed by a protective polish.20:28 Warren repairs a leaking raw water pump on the starboard engine, replacing the unit after identifying the failure during a routine inspection.19:47 Between maintenance tasks, the pair practices wing foiling using kite gear and free-dives to observe blacktip reef sharks near the boat.9:48 The couple emphasizes that cruising life consists primarily of balancing boat projects with leisure activities like swimming and snorkeling in the local reef environment.

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