Sailing Songbirdvidéo
Scuba Diving with a WHALE in the Remote Pacific | Ep. 17
17 mars 2026 · 29 min · 9K vues · Rangiroa Atoll, Tuamotu Archipelago, French Polynesia
Humpback whale glides through deep Pacific blue
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Luke, a solo sailor living aboard a Vancouver 27, completes his scuba certification while anchored in the Rangiroa atoll in French Polynesia.1:19 He joins friends on a catamaran to conduct training dives, which include a rare encounter with a humpback whale near the Tiputa Pass.19:16 The certification process involves learning to manage a BCD, regulator, and weight belt, followed by a back-roll entry into the water.12:09 Between dives, Luke assists a local pizzeria with logistics, including unloading supply shipments from a cargo vessel and preparing pizzas using imported mozzarella.21:27 The island’s food supply relies on infrequent deliveries from these cargo ships, which are currently limited due to one vessel being in dry dock.21:54 Luke notes that his own boat’s engine has been non-functional for nine months, a common reality of full-time cruising in remote locations.5:05
Bateaux dans cette vidéo
Plus de vidéos de Sailing Songbird
De Sailing Songbird — voir le bateau, l'équipage et chaque vidéo analysée de la chaîne.
The Sailing Directory Newsletter
Un e-mail avec les meilleures trouvailles de la flotte — les moments, les bateaux et les histoires qui valent la peine d'être regardés. Entrez votre adresse pour recevoir votre propre exemplaire.