E8: Giant Tuna Fight in the Rain, 26kt Storm & Stressful Raroia Pass Entry | Sailing Tuamotus

Name: E8: Giant Tuna Fight in the Rain, 26kt Storm & Stressful Raroia Pass Entry | Sailing Tuamotus
Uploaded: 2026-08-10T00:20:28.000Z
Duration: 29 min 19 s
Description: The crew of *Some Tuesday* navigates a storm-tossed passage and a stressful entry into Raroia Atoll.

9. august 2026 · 29 min · 128 visninger · Raroia

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A 45-foot sailing catamaran, *Some Tuesday*, navigates a four-day passage from the Marquesas Islands to Raroia Atoll in the Tuamotus. During the transit, the crew encounters a 26-knot squall that causes interior damage, including broken mirrors and displaced plants.14:54 The passage includes a failed attempt to land a large tuna, which escapes after the fishing line fouls the vessel's propeller.9:40 Approaching the Raroia Pass in heavy rain, poor visibility, and 27-knot winds, the crew debates whether to enter the atoll or heave-to offshore.17:27 Relying on satellite charts to identify deep-water channels and avoid coral heads, they decide to proceed through the pass at slack tide.20:12 Once inside the lagoon, they must navigate a minefield of coral bombies in low-visibility conditions to reach a safe anchorage.16:56 The experience highlights the necessity of using satellite imagery for navigation in atoll passes when weather obscures visual landmarks.