paz en el paraíso; descansando y recargando energías tras un mes sola en el mar [ep 168]
24 de julio de 2025 · 23 min · 309K visitas
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After completing a 30-day passage, a solo sailor arrives in the Marquesas Islands to check into French Polynesia at Hiva Oa. Clearing customs requires an online form and a walk into town, while refueling involves manually transporting diesel in jerry cans from a shore-side station to the dinghy, a process necessitated by the lack of fuel docks in the region. The sailor repairs a corroded windlass button at the bow before exploring the local coastline, including a white sand beach on a nearby island. Foraging for local produce like limes supplements the galley stores. The sailor plans to remain in French Polynesia for up to two years under a long-stay visa, balancing ongoing boat maintenance with coastal cruising and snorkeling. The vessel, a Beneteau Oceanis 510, serves as the base for these operations as the crew prepares for a subsequent passage to the Tuamotus.
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