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The crew of the catamaran BA hosts the sailors from Delos for a passage to Bora Bora, French Polynesia, providing an introduction to catamaran handling and mooring techniques. During the transit, the crew backwinds the headsail, causing a significant tear against the spreaders.6:29 They perform an on-deck repair using sail repair tape and Dacron patches, which the Delos crew signs as a memento.15:43 The passage highlights the differences in motion and handling between monohulls and catamarans, specifically noting the absence of rolling on the catamaran and the occasional wave slam against the bridge deck.8:10 Upon arrival in Bora Bora, the crew explores the island, including a visit with a local resident living off-grid without electricity or running water.23:16 The visit concludes with a dinghy drop-off at the airport terminal, located within a half-mile of the inner island ferry.27:11 The crew then prepares to depart French Polynesia for westward travel.28:11

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