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Crossing the Pacific Ocean Channel Update
27 April 2023 · 8 min · 13K views · Taboga Island
What this video covers
Luke and Adam are preparing to sail 6,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean from Panama to New Zealand. After transiting the Panama Canal, the pair spent two weeks anchored near La Playa Marina and Tobago Island performing maintenance, including woodwork and replacing lines and topping lifts.2:13 They have provisioned for a 50-day passage, budgeting for a 1,000-mile leg to the Galapagos Islands followed by a 3,000-mile stretch to Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia.3:09 Departure is currently delayed by a lack of wind in the doldrums, with the crew targeting a departure for the following Tuesday.4:03 During the upcoming 4,000-mile Pacific crossing, the crew will provide weekly updates via their Facebook page, while Patreon supporters can access real-time tracking and messaging.5:43 The crew anticipates the boat will be heavily loaded due to the volume of provisions required to avoid high food costs in French Polynesia.3:36
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