Breaking Waves · video

What this video covers

After grounding their 1980s-era sailboat Kiana on a reef in the Tuamotu Archipelago, the crew performs emergency hull repairs before attempting a 15-mile passage to Fakarava.0:17 To stabilize the hull, the host uses a Diveblue Nomad air compressor to remain submerged while applying underwater epoxy to a significant gash.4:42 The crew consults experienced sailors to evaluate structural integrity, specifically checking bulkheads and the prop shaft for damage.4:03 They avoid a direct passage to Tahiti to minimize hull flex and stress on the rigging.3:07 Local residents assist in retrieving the primary anchor, which was intentionally wrapped around coral at 40 feet due to a bent shank.11:13 Upon arriving in Fakarava, the crew secures a replacement Spade anchor from fellow cruisers to prepare for an incoming weather system.21:39 Both hosts also treat severe coral-related infections on their ankles with antibiotics after exposure to warm-water parasites.15:37 The vessel remains seaworthy, and the crew plans further repairs at a boatyard in Tahiti.3:31

More from Breaking Waves

THE FINAL Passage! | Sailing New Caledonia to New ZealandJul 2025Boatlife - From Sea To Fire| INSANE ACTIVE VOLCANO Trek and Our Final Sail from VanuatuApr 2025OFFGRID In the Jungle: A Primitive Community ExperienceMar 2025THE TRUTH UNCOVERED | What Sailing Is ACTUALLY Like In The Remote Corners Of the Pacific OceanMar 2025

From Breaking Waves — see the channel’s boat, crew, and every analysed video.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

One email with the fleet's best finds — the moments, boats, and stories worth your watch time. Enter your own address to get your own copy.