Sailing SV Delos · video

Hva denne videoen dekker

The crew of SV Delos anchors in Fakarava, French Polynesia, to document the annual mass spawning of grouper in the atoll's South Pass.0:13 This event occurs on the full moon between June and July, drawing thousands of grouper and high densities of gray reef sharks into the narrow pass.0:06 Tidal flow creates extreme currents, requiring the crew to dive in teams with a dedicated lookout in a dinghy to track bubbles and manage pickups in rough water.3:25 During the dives, the crew encounters five-knot currents and significant shark activity, particularly at night.15:43 One crew member experiences ear barotrauma during a rapid descent, which is treated with an ear dryer and swimmer’s ear drops.9:15 The spawning event itself takes place during a night dive on an outgoing tide, characterized by intense surge and predatory behavior from sharks.14:01 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of diving in high-current, remote reef environments.

Mer fra Sailing SV Delos

Years of Work...One Flip of a Switch 🤯 Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 81aug. 2026Rethinking Our Propulsion System 🤔 Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 80juli 2026The SECRET About Our Roof 🤯 Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 79juli 2026The Toilet Episode 💩 Aluminum Catamaran Build Pt. 78juli 2026

Fra Sailing SV Delos – se kanalens båt, mannskap og alle analyserte videoer.

The Sailing Directory Newsletter

Én e-post med flåtens beste funn – øyeblikkene, båtene og historiene som er verdt din seertid. Skriv inn din egen adresse for å få din egen kopi.