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A 38-foot sailboat transits from Fatou Iva to Atuona on the island of Hiva Oa in the Marquesas, a journey of approximately eight hours.1:09 During the passage, the vessel experiences a sudden drop in speed to 1.5 knots, indicating a fouled propeller.2:25 The crew clears the obstruction by shifting the transmission into neutral and then back into gear, avoiding the need for an underwater inspection.3:59 Upon arrival in Atuona, the crew completes mandatory online immigration formalities via the French Polynesian "démarches simplifiées" portal to secure a long-term visa for the Swiss national on board.6:18 The crew visits the local cemetery to see the graves of Jacques Brel and Paul Gauguin, noting the site's scenic location overlooking the mountains and sea.9:53 While ashore, they interact with a local horse trainer who captures and breaks wild horses from the mountains of Ua Huka.13:38 The crew also manages onboard waste by rinsing packaging with seawater and compacting it to minimize volume and odor during long-term storage.6:08

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