The BEST of this FAMOUS destination! [ep 190]
22 January 2026 · 20 min · 96K views · Mo'orea
What this video covers
Lauren Landers prepares her Beneteau Oceanis 510 for a 260-mile passage from Moorea to the Tuamotus.▶ 11:21 The transit follows a period of inconsistent weather and cyclone season instability.▶ 0:27 Before departure, Landers and her guest, Anna, visit local Moorea landmarks, including a shark and ray snorkelling spot, the Pineapple Circuit hiking trail, and Magic Mountain.▶ 2:06 The crew departs Moorea at 16:30 to navigate a passage characterised by variable winds, requiring frequent engine use and motor-sailing.▶ 11:42 The overnight transit involves squalls and fluctuating wind angles.▶ 16:56 Upon approaching the Tuamotus, Landers times the arrival to coincide with slack tide to avoid strong outgoing currents in the pass, which can reach three to four knots.▶ 18:09 The vessel arrives at the pass with minimal wind, relying on the engine for the final approach.▶ 17:55
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