Sailing Triteia · video

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James, sailing his 1965 Albert 30 sloop Triteia, navigates to Uturoa, the primary settlement on the island of Raiatea in French Polynesia.1:27 He evaluates three potential anchoring options, ultimately choosing to anchor in 17 feet of water near the reef edge after verifying depths with Navionics.4:56 He deploys five times the depth in scope, noting that prevailing winds keep the vessel clear of the shallows.6:39 While in Uturoa, he visits Naughty Sports, a local chandlery that stocks boat parts and sporting goods.8:47 He investigates local infrastructure, noting that the small boat harbor charges nine dollars per night.10:36 For refueling, he finds that the local Shell station charges a 1,800 Franc fee to process duty-free tax exemption cards, effectively negating the discount.11:20 He identifies Dream Charter and Marina as an alternative location for duty-free diesel.11:34 After completing his errands, he plans to depart for Taha to explore canyon and reef anchorages.7:21

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