Wonderful solo sail from the Tuamotus to Tahiti - come sail with Jeanne in French Polynesia !
8 August 2023 · 33 min · 582 views · Tahiti
What this video covers
A solo sailor completes a two-day passage from Ta'u in the Tuamotus to Marina Taina in Tahiti, navigating approximately 250 miles under light southeast winds.1:26 The vessel, a small sailboat, maintains an average speed of four to five knots, occasionally motor-sailing to maintain progress as winds die near the coast.3:51 During the transit, the sailor adjusts the mainsail to improve its shape and secures the first reef line.7:55 Upon arrival at Papeete, the vessel enters the channel inside the reef, passing Venus Point and the Papeete airport runway.31:29 Docking at Marina Taina proves challenging due to tight maneuvering space between yachts and the requirement to pick up mooring lines from the seabed to secure the bow.32:04 The sailor successfully completes the arrival, repairs the reefing lines, and secures the boat stern-to the dock.33:00
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