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The crew of Big Lost postpones a planned three-hour passage from Moorea to Tahiti to avoid a forecasted 25-to-30-knot wind event.2:22 While the Tahiti airport anchorage offers protection from wind, the crew deems the risk of dragging in crowded conditions too high due to exposed swell and swirling currents.2:29 Instead, they relocate to Cook's Bay on Moorea, where surrounding mountains provide superior shelter.2:49 The crew intends to reach Tahiti after the weather system passes to consult an alternator specialist regarding ongoing electrical issues, specifically potential damage to rectifiers or windings.2:04 While waiting out the wind, the crew secures their Code 55 sail and performs routine maintenance and schooling aboard.4:02 The anchorage at Cook's Bay remains stable despite gusts funneling through the mountains, which the crew monitors via chart plotter.7:53 Choosing to remain in a protected anchorage during adverse weather prevents potential damage to the vessel and avoids the risks associated with crowded, exposed anchorages.

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