Beautiful unspoiled Tahanea in the Tuamotus - dinghy problems, fish, terns and bommies!
27 July 2023 · 12 min · 531 views · Tahanea
What this video covers
Jeanne Socrates anchors her boat, *Naraida*, in the Tahanea atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago. After experiencing several days of poor weather, she checks her anchor to ensure it is not fouled on coral heads.1:29 The vessel experiences significant movement as wind shifts from the south to the east and then the north, requiring the anchor to hold through gusty conditions.8:44 While anchored, she observes local wildlife, including black-tipped reef sharks and various terns, and notes that her wind generator maintains battery levels without the need for an auxiliary generator.2:28 She plans a passage to the north end of Fakarava, a journey of over 80 miles.12:25 This transit requires careful timing of the atoll pass to ensure an inflow rather than an outflow, as the route requires motoring in light winds.12:12 A planned dinghy excursion to a nearby village with friends from the boat *Oniro* ends in a mechanical failure, forcing the crew to row back to their vessels against a headwind and tide.Watch
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