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Playing in Polynesia | Episode 229

15. november 2023 · 25 min · 21K visninger · Tahiti

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The crew of WEsail participates in a traditional vaa racing regatta in Tahiti, competing against the crew of the vessel Parley.0:16 The event features 12 teams racing in three heats, with a winner-takes-all final.3:45 During the competition, the WEsail team wagers a box of Dos Equis beer against the Parley crew, who offer to provide lobster rolls for the entire WEsail team if they lose.8:06 The race results remain contested due to a potential buoy-skipping infraction, requiring a review of drone footage.11:48 Following the regatta, the crew swims with sharks and rays in a local bay.19:47 Warren also replaces the boat's aging lazy jacks, which were splitting and losing structural integrity.23:15 He uses a Ronstan splicing kit to create 14 eye splices in new green line, opting for the cleaner, permanent installation over traditional knots.23:29

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