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A True Marquesan Welcome | Episode 207

7 giugno 2023 · 28 min · 19K visualizzazioni · Vaupo, Marquesas Islands

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After completing a rough passage to Ua Pou in the Marquesas, the crew focuses on post-voyage maintenance, including laundry, sail repairs, and troubleshooting a persistent leak in a storage compartment.5:14 Using a tape perimeter test, they identify the source of the moisture as a leaking safety stanchion.5:14 The crew also highlights the utility of an onboard washing machine for maintaining hygiene during extended cruising.5:36 Following the maintenance work, they engage in local exploration, including a sunrise hike to a ridge line and attending a community event centered around the arrival of a monthly supply and passenger ship.17:01 The visit is defined by an encounter with a local resident named Joseph, who shares his banana plantation and fruit harvest with the sailors.8:43 The crew emphasizes the importance of local hospitality and community engagement when visiting remote island anchorages.

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