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Sailing The Beautiful Coast Of Tahiti, Whales & Behind The Scenes / Ep 131
1 October 2023 · 28 min · 18K views · Tahiti
What this video covers
A 38-ft sailboat transits from a main anchorage in Tahiti to a secondary anchorage on the island's south side, navigating reef cuts and coastal waters.1:34 The crew motors the 30-mile passage due to light winds, encountering confused seas and significant swells near reef entrances.2:18 They identify a potential reef cut for entry but abort the approach after observing heavy, lumpy water and breaking swells.10:03 They proceed to a secondary, deeper reef cut, using visual navigation from the bow to identify shallow areas and maintain clearance.14:30 The vessel anchors in 20 meters of water, utilizing 50 meters of chain, noting that the windlass struggles with the weight of the chain at this depth.17:51 The crew observes whales during the passage and later lands the dinghy at a local sailing club in the town of Taverhoe.10:59 The passage highlights the necessity of visual navigation when entering reef-protected anchorages in Tahiti and the limitations of windlass capacity in deep-water anchoring.
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