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A solo sailor transits from Rangaroa in the Tuamotus to Tahiti, then continues west to Huahine and Raiatea in French Polynesia.Watch The passage from Rangaroa to Tahiti covers roughly 200 miles, requiring a mix of sailing and motoring due to light winds.2:06 The vessel, a small boat with a broken windlass, relies on AIS to monitor traffic during night watches.2:27 Upon arriving in Huahine, the sailor attempts to anchor in a shallow cove near a bridge but faces confrontations with local residents, leading to a departure for Raiatea.12:38 The boat uses a wind vane for steering during downwind legs, though light air often necessitates engine use to maintain progress.7:33 Provisions for an upcoming 1,800-mile passage to Fiji include water, oats, peanut butter, and canned tuna.13:25 The sailor reports difficulty finding a replacement 12-volt windlass in Tahiti and plans to source one in Fiji.4:34

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