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Cruising the Tuamotu Archipelago in French Polynesia requires careful navigation of atoll passes and lagoon anchorages. Passes feature strong tidal currents, sometimes exceeding two knots, which necessitate timing entries and exits to avoid standing waves or whirlpools.6:08 Inside the lagoons, coral heads—locally called bombies—create navigational hazards that demand visual spotting.4:21 Anchoring requires locating small sand patches in depths around 11 meters to avoid damaging coral or snagging the anchor.10:33 When holding is uncertain, some sailors use med-mooring techniques to secure the vessel.10:55 The region presents specific challenges, including ciguatera poisoning in reef fish, limited fresh water, and intense heat.18:01 Local economies on inhabited atolls like Makamo rely on copra farming, pearl cultivation, fishing, and limited tourism.24:02 Infrastructure varies, with some atolls offering paved roads, schools, and airports, while others remain remote and sparsely populated.20:25 Sailors often use eSIM services like Yesm to maintain data connectivity while ashore in these remote island groups.13:53

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