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One Of Us Got A Tattoo....AND FAINTED 😵💫 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 425
18 August 2023 · 22 min · 215K views · Omoa, Fatu Hiva
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos anchors in the Marquesas Islands, specifically at the village of Omoa on the island of Fatu Hiva, French Polynesia. After a 3,000-nautical-mile passage, the crew explores the island, plays soccer with local children, and hikes to a waterfall in the lush jungle.0:14 They accept an invitation to a traditional Polynesian dinner hosted by local residents, featuring dishes such as poisson cru, breadfruit, and plantain bananas.13:07 During the stay, crew member Connor receives his first tattoo from a local artist in the village, a process that lasts eight hours and results in him fainting.19:09 The tattoo design incorporates symbols of Polynesian culture, including tikis, manta rays, and a sailboat.19:47 Additionally, the crew installs two 200-watt Yuma CIGS flexible solar panels on SV Delos to increase electrical capacity, utilizing a dedicated MPPT charge controller for the upgrade.2:43
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