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She Dove Deep to Fix the Broken Mooring Buoy

23 septembre 2026 · 27 min · 37K vues · Huahine

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A cruising couple repairs a damaged mooring buoy in Huahine, French Polynesia, after discovering a broken chain and shaved rope on the seafloor.1:03 The mooring pins sit in approximately 8 meters (24 feet) of water.1:27 To secure the buoy, the crew dives to the seabed, retrieves the loose chain ends, and connects them using a new shackle.2:22 This repair prevents the boat from relying solely on the remaining, compromised line.2:55 The island visit also includes exploring the ruins of the abandoned Sofitel hotel, observing sacred blue-eyed eels in local streams, and examining ancient stone fish traps that function as funnels during tidal changes.23:57 The crew also visits a private shell museum to identify dangerous cone-shaped species that pose a risk to beachcombers.15:14

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