South Pacific Crossing 2 | E052
22 June 2025 · 5 min · 465 views · Marquesas Islands
What this video covers
Nicki and Mike complete a 4,500-mile passage across the South Pacific aboard Yacht Zen Again, arriving in the Marquesas after 35 days at sea.4:58 During the third week of the transit, the crew experiences a shift to brisk South Easterly winds.3:28 They deploy the storm jib to reduce sail area and slow the vessel, ensuring a daylight arrival at their destination.4:37 The hull accumulates significant barnacle growth during the month-long voyage.4:20 On deck, the crew manages flying fish debris while navigating the final stretch of the crossing.1:22 Favorable weather conditions persist for much of the journey, though the crew utilizes the storm jib for several days until conditions moderate.4:05 The passage concludes at dawn as the vessel reaches the Marquesas.4:48
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