Garrett’s Adventure · video

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Garrett departs Raiatea for a 15-mile passage to Bora Bora, where he encounters local authorities who restrict anchoring locations despite the prevalence of mooring balls.0:20 After provisioning, fueling, and completing customs checkout in Bora Bora, he departs at 3 a.m. for a 26-mile overnight passage to Maupiti.4:14 He navigates the Maupiti pass at sunrise, reporting no current or wind, which simplifies the entry into the notoriously difficult channel.7:14 Following a hike to a mountain summit on Maupiti, he prepares for a 450-mile passage to Aitutaki.10:50 He plans to complete this transit in three to four days, noting that the end of cyclone season on April 30, 2024, provides a favorable weather window for the downwind trip despite expected large swells.11:20

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