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A cruising couple spends two weeks anchored at Toau in the Tuamotu Archipelago, waiting out a series of Maraamu wind events that bring sustained 35-knot gusts. While anchored, the crew performs routine maintenance, including installing a new Shurflo shower sump pump and sealing kitchen joints with Sika. Laundry management requires 50 liters of fresh water, supplemented by running the watermaker while the engine idles to provide necessary power. The crew avoids spearfishing due to local reports of ciguatera poisoning, opting instead to forage for coconuts and shells on shore. A planned move to a nearby anchorage called Swimming Pool is delayed when a neighboring catamaran experiences a fuel line air leak, rendering the vessel unmaneuverable on a single engine. The repair involves shortening the fuel hose to eliminate the air intake. The couple emphasizes that life at anchor requires constant weather monitoring and prioritizing vessel safety over recreational activities like snorkeling.

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