Finding a secret 200ft waterfall in French Polynesia... (Episode 230)

Name: Finding a secret 200ft waterfall in French Polynesia... (Episode 230)
Uploaded: 2023-10-15T15:08:16.000Z
Duration: 20 min 16 s
Description: The crew of Parlay Revival navigates the Marquesas Islands, utilizing Navionics and Raymarine for coastal transit.

15. oktober 2023 · 20 min · 273K visninger · Marquesas Islands

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The crew of the Lagoon 450 catamaran Parlay Revival makes landfall in the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, after a 2,855-mile passage from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.0:10 Upon arrival at the island of Fatu Hiva, the crew hikes to a 200-foot waterfall, navigating a 4x4 track and jungle terrain.2:30 The vessel later transits to Hiva Oa to facilitate crew departures, utilizing a Raymarine infrared camera for night navigation.11:40 While anchored at Hiva Oa, the crew manages drone recovery in a restricted airport zone and navigates a crowded anchorage with significant swell.13:23 The crew also visits Hanamoinoa Bay, where they deploy a Code D sail for a short coastal hop and conduct a first-time scuba dive for a departing crew member.16:06 Throughout the transit, the crew utilizes Navionics community markers to assess anchorage conditions and holding.17:52 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of remote island cruising, including limited infrastructure, high costs for provisions, and the necessity of managing crew turnover.