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A sailboat crew transiting from the Tuamotos to the Marquesas encounters a 360-degree squall system that forces multiple reefing adjustments and causes interior storage drawers to fly open.2:09 The vessel experiences high wind speeds, reaching 36 knots, before the weather clears into a period of light winds and calm seas.3:39 Following the storm, the crew repairs broken spring-loaded latches on the interior cabinetry.16:56 The passage is characterized by slow progress, with daily distances as low as 44 to 70 miles due to unfavorable winds.19:03 After the easterly trade winds establish, the boat begins making better headway, covering 110 miles in a single day.25:29 The crew uses the PredictWind app to monitor weather patterns and plan their route to the Marquesas.21:30 Dolphins frequently accompany the boat during periods of light wind, providing a respite from the otherwise slow, multi-day transit.11:02

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