Silkapvidéo
French Polynesia, Tuamotu Archipelago, Raroia Atoll.
2 novembre 2024 · 6 min · 3K vues · Raroia
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Dajana and Ivo anchor in the lagoon of Raroia atoll in the Tuamotu Archipelago, where they observe remoras beneath the hull and blacktip reef sharks patrolling the shallows.3:29 The crew explores the shoreline, encountering land crabs and visiting the Twin Palms Yacht Club, a site marked by mementos left by visiting cruisers.3:40 They visit friends Gaston and Karine, whose local property features a private pontoon and an off-grid power system utilizing solar panels and battery storage.4:15 The region experiences frequent maramu, a powerful, cool southeasterly wind occurring during the austral winter between July and September.4:55 Forecasts predict a severe maramu with gusts reaching 40 knots, prompting the crew and other vessels to seek shelter behind a large motu.5:22 After spending two months in Raroia, including three weeks delayed by recurring high-wind events, the crew prepares to depart for Makemo.5:43
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