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A 45-ft Lagoon catamaran and the crew of Parlay Revival race six nautical miles between anchorages in Fakarava, French Polynesia.Watch The Lagoon crew experiences a chaotic start due to a line snag and a spinnaker deployment error, ultimately losing the race to the Parlay Revival vessel.1:03 The owners of the Lagoon attribute their slower performance to a heavier load and lack of folding propellers, noting plans to improve bottom paint and hardware for a future rematch.10:04 Following the race, the crews coordinate a large-scale social gathering in the anchorage, involving the preparation and roasting of a whole pig on the beach.16:25 The process requires managing fire heat, rotating the pig manually in 30-minute shifts, and navigating local shark activity near the cooking site.24:29 The event concludes with a communal meal for approximately 50 people from various boats in the anchorage.20:57

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