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After a 48-day passage, the crew arrives in Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia, to clear customs and prepare for upcoming travel to the Tuamotus.1:36 The arrival marks the departure of two crew members, Patty and Tanner, after a 3,000-nautical-mile journey.8:07 While in port, the remaining crew members undergo traditional Polynesian tattooing.5:39 Maintenance tasks include re-gluing leaking side portholes on the boat, which required prying the frames from the hull to clean and reseal the edges.14:41 The crew also discovers water in the sail locker caused by a leaking window, necessitating further repairs.17:54 Before departing for the next island cluster, the crew stocks provisions and refuels at a wharf by dropping an anchor and backing the boat toward the fuel dock.24:16 The host’s sister, Jacqueline, joins the boat in Nuku Hiva for the next leg of the voyage.19:33 The crew also observes local dance rehearsals for the upcoming Heiva festival in July.22:37

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