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Adventures in TIKEHAU, our last stop in the Tuamotu... Ep.59

6 décembre 2024 · 27 min · 9K vues · French Polynesia

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Navigating the Tuamotu Archipelago, a cruising couple aboard their sailboat manages shallow, coral-strewn waters while transiting to Tikehau. The crew relies on engine power for a 12-nautical-mile passage in light winds, using the opportunity to charge batteries and work on video production via Starlink.3:05 Upon arrival, they anchor in 8 meters of water near the Tuheiava Pass, employing a chain float to prevent the anchor chain from snagging on coral heads, locally known as "patates."16:03 The pair secures fuel by hitchhiking to a local village, where they purchase 40 liters of diesel from a resident.5:36 During their stay, they visit a traditional fish trap near the pass, observing local fishing methods and shark activity in the area.15:51 The transit concludes with a shift in weather, as the crew encounters squalls and rougher conditions while departing for Moorea.26:20

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