Behind the scenes at the WSL surf comp in Tahiti! - (Episode 242)
7 de janeiro de 2024 · 17 min · 246K visualizações · Tahiti
O que este vídeo aborda
The crew of Parlay Revival sails from a nearby anchorage to Teahupo’o, Tahiti, to spectate the World Surf League (WSL) competition.1:13 Navigating the 40-nautical-mile passage requires careful planning due to strong currents near the Vairau pass, where the crew attempts to surf but is quickly swept out to sea by the outflow.2:33 Upon arriving at Teahupo’o, they anchor the Lagoon 450 in a narrow, shallow channel adjacent to the break, positioning the vessel among a fleet of approximately 50 boats.6:31 The event concludes with Jack Robinson defeating Gabriel Medina by 0.66 points.11:38 Following the competition, the crew surfs the break during a smaller swell and encounters a mother whale and calf while transiting to the Haapiti anchorage on Moorea Island.13:41 They conclude the trip by surfing the more forgiving Haapiti break with 14-year-old Costa Rican champion Nico.16:12 The experience highlights the extreme power of the Teahupo’o reef break, where waves transition from deep water to shallow, sharp coral.7:48
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