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Maupiti: We crossed the most feared pass in Polynesia! Vlog 87

8 agosto 2025 · 35 min · 13K visualizzazioni · French Polynesia

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Entering the Maupiti pass in French Polynesia requires favorable conditions, specifically a swell height of 1.5 meters or less and good visibility to avoid hazards.0:03 The crew of a monocoque sailboat navigated the pass at midday, contending with a 3-to-5-knot opposing current and shallow depths near the green marker buoy.7:39 They maintained engine power throughout the transit to ensure sufficient speed against the current.3:13

The crew also detailed the administrative process for clearing out of French Polynesia, which must be completed at ports like Raiatea or Bora Bora before visiting remote islands like Maupiti.29:22 After filing departure paperwork, the sailors remained in the region to wait for a weather window for their next passage.31:28 They received an inquiry from customs officials regarding their location after an unrelated military helicopter rescue operation near their anchorage caused confusion.32:16 Additionally, the crew hiked the island’s mountain trail, noting that the path involves technical sections with worn ropes that require caution, especially in wet conditions.20:11

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