Silkapvidéo
Kauehi - the little-visited atoll for sailors in the Tuamotus
25 janvier 2025 · 13 min · 3K vues · Kauehi
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
The crew of a cruising sailboat spends two weeks anchored at Kauehi, an atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, noting the location's isolation and lack of other visiting vessels.0:45 They identify a sandy patch for anchoring using satellite charts, which allows them to avoid using mooring buoys to lift their chain over coral heads.5:09 With a shallow draft of 1.75 meters, the boat accesses protected areas inaccessible to deeper-keeled vessels.10:25 The crew explores the local motus, observing abandoned pearl farming equipment, including plastic buoys that wash ashore and are repurposed to float anchor chains.7:44 They also document local infrastructure, such as rainwater collection systems using roof runoff and cisterns, which they utilize for laundry.2:05 While the area offers clear water and abundant marine life, the crew avoids eating local grouper due to the risk of ciguatera.5:58 After nearly a month of solitude, the crew departs for their next destination.12:40
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