THIS was TOO perfect! coral gardens, beaches, night sail, and surprises! [ep 189]
8 January 2026 · 24 min · 279K views · Moorea-Maiao, France
Vibrant coral reef under clear turquoise water
What this video covers
Lauren Landers sails her Beneteau Oceanis 510 from an anchorage in French Polynesia to Moorea, covering approximately 80 to 100 miles.10:41 The overnight passage involves 15 to 21 knots of wind and 1 to 1.5 metre head seas, requiring the crew to motor for the final two hours of the trip.13:27 The transit marks a rare opportunity for the solo sailor to utilise crew for overnight watch shifts.16:09 Prior to departure, the vessel experienced 30 to 40-knot gusts from squalls while anchored.9:57 Upon arrival in Moorea, the crew hikes to the Moorea Tropical Garden for lunch.20:15 The trip concludes with plans for Landers to leave the boat temporarily to visit family, leaving her dog, Mako, in the care of friends on a nearby vessel.17:03 The snorkelling at the departure site featured high-quality, shallow-water coral reefs with minimal algae growth.8:48
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