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From Earthquake to Euphoria: Ending Our Tonga Journey in Style | Episode 282

18 December 2024 · 24 min · 27K views · Tonga

What this video covers

Warren and Erica sail from the Haʻapai group to Vavaʻu, Tonga, to secure their boat for a month-long departure.15:33 During the transit, they encounter humpback whales at close range.5:15 Upon arrival in Vavaʻu, they secure the vessel to a mooring ball, noting the necessity of inspecting mooring lines for chafe and structural integrity before leaving a boat unattended.18:17 Their preparation checklist includes pickling the watermaker, clearing the deck of loose gear, deflating paddleboards, and cleaning the refrigerator.20:07 Warren also begins removing a non-structural fibreglass tub originally designed for a second fuel tank to reclaim storage space for future upgrades.23:01 The crew plans to fly to Greece for a charter and then attend the annual sailboat show in Annapolis, Maryland.16:13

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