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Luke and Adam, sailing the boat *Atlas*, recently completed a 38-day Pacific crossing and are currently anchored in Papeete, Tahiti.Watch The crew reports that the vessel accumulated significant goose barnacle growth during the transit, which reduced their speed.3:04 Since arriving in French Polynesia, they have encountered intense local weather conditions, including 30-knot winds and squalls reaching 35 knots caused by wind acceleration off the islands' mountainous terrain.3:39

Future plans include a 1,300-nautical-mile passage from Tahiti to Tonga, followed by a 10-day transit to New Zealand.5:04 The crew intends to spend six months circumnavigating New Zealand, noting that the southern portion of the route lies within the Roaring Forties and will likely involve cold, challenging conditions.6:00 While in Tahiti, the crew has utilized the dinghy landing at the local park in Papeete, which offers proximity to shops and bus services.8:06 They plan to perform undisclosed boat upgrades upon arrival in New Zealand.7:41

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