Sailing SV Delos · vídeo

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The crew of SV Delos departs the atoll of Tahanea in the Tuamotu Islands, navigating a 150-nautical-mile passage east toward Raroia.6:38 To avoid potential cyclones, the crew plans to reach the Marquesas Islands by waiting for lulls in the prevailing 20-25 knot easterly trade winds.6:27 They utilize PredictWind for weather routing, accessing data via Starlink or Iridium satellite devices.7:43 During the transit, the crew motor-sails in light winds, maintaining a watch schedule and managing navigation through shallow atoll passes.14:24 Upon arrival at Raroia, the crew navigates a field of coral bombies by using electronic charts on a mobile device paired with an autopilot remote, allowing the child on board to assist with steering.17:53 The passage concludes with the vessel anchoring in an uninhabited lagoon.19:27 The crew emphasizes that timing atoll pass transits to coincide with slack or favorable current is essential for safety, particularly when navigating shallow, reef-strewn waters.8:49

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