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The crew of Nahoa is preparing for a second circumnavigation, planning a transit from the Caribbean through the Panama Canal to French Polynesia.0:28 The route follows the traditional South Pacific milk run, with an anticipated canal transit in April.7:11 To manage the 14,000 to 17,000-mile journey, the crew is prioritizing vessel maintenance and spare parts inventory, including alternator belts, sail drive seals, and spare engine starters.15:55 They rely on PredictWind and an Iridium Extreme satellite device for communication and weather routing, while using Starlink for primary connectivity.22:23 The crew is also designing a new aluminum expedition catamaran, the Nahoa 55, which will feature a dedicated workshop to facilitate long-term maintenance.1:30 Language preparation for French Polynesia includes using the Babbel app to learn French.2:46 The decision to cross the Pacific again stems from a desire to return to the South Pacific cruising grounds and to position the vessel closer to the location of their new boat build.25:52

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