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Life in northern Marquesas, Nuku Hiva EP66
25 de maio de 2023 · 17 min · 1K visualizações · Taiohae Bay, Nuku Hiva
O que este vídeo aborda
The 40-nautical-mile passage from Fatu Hiva to Tahuata involves gusty conditions, with the crew of the sailing yacht Avanti recording 35-knot gusts upon entering the anchorage.0:37 The boat’s webbing and bimini hardware sustained damage due to the vessel jerking against the anchor in shifting winds.1:52 After departing Tahuata, the crew completed a 90-mile overnight sail to Nuku Hiva.2:25 In Nuku Hiva, the crew visited the open-air Notre Dame Cathedral and the Tiki Tuhiva sculptures.5:35 They also hiked to the waterfall in Hanawewa (Daniels Bay), noting that mosquito protection is essential for the trail.10:46 During the return trip to the boat, the 2-horsepower Yamaha outboard failed; the owner traced the issue to debris in the carburetor float bowl, which lacked an inline fuel filter.13:47 The crew also noted that potable water is unavailable in Nuku Hiva, though recycling infrastructure is prevalent.6:57
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