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The 37-foot Swan *Elixir* arrived at the remote island of Nuiatoputapu, Tonga, after a two-day passage from Samoa.0:48 The crew encountered a week-long weather system with 35-to-40-knot gusts, forcing them to remain at anchor in the lagoon.11:12 To reduce windage on the rig during the high-wind event, the crew removed the headsail and prepared a second anchor.15:54 While exploring the island, the crew discovered two French travelers who had been stranded for weeks after their vessel was dismasted and they were abandoned by their captain.12:32 The local Tongan community provided the castaways with housing and support.14:27 The *Elixir* crew utilized a stern anchor to keep their dinghy off rocky shores while exploring the uninhabited motu nearby.16:21 Despite the lack of infrastructure and the isolation of the island, the crew experienced the hospitality of the local population, who shared breadfruit and plantains.6:21

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