Vagabond Voyagesvidéo
Raiatea, an island that stole my heart. Vlog 83
4 juillet 2025 · 31 min · 6K vues · French Polynesia
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of the sailboat Vagabond explores Raiatea in French Polynesia, balancing local excursions with essential boat maintenance. During their stay, they hike the Mount Temeani trail, a 1,017-meter ascent that requires a guide and offers a chance to see the rare, endemic tiare Apetahi flower.▶ 4:16 Despite poor weather conditions, including heavy fog and rain that forced a turn-around 500 meters from the summit, the crew completes a significant portion of the trek.▶ 6:23 On the technical front, the owner repairs a cracked high-pressure hose on the watermaker.▶ 16:49 By shortening the existing hose and reconnecting it, he restores the system to working order without needing replacement parts.▶ 19:27 The crew also highlights local provisioning, including fresh tuna and vanilla, while noting the logistical challenges of sourcing specialized marine components in remote island locations.
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