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Best of French Polynesia: A Cinematic Sailing Journey | Episode 257

June 12, 2024 · 45 min · 46K views · French Polynesia

What this video covers

Warren and Erica are departing French Polynesia after a two-year stay to avoid mandatory boat importation taxes.0:35 Local regulations require vessels to be imported after two years, a process that would cost between $20,000 and $30,000.0:41 While Erica holds French citizenship and can remain in the country indefinitely, Warren’s visa requires annual renewal.0:35 The couple concludes their residency by presenting a cinematic retrospective of their time in the region, featuring locations including Morea, the Tuamotus, and the Marquesas.2:33 The footage highlights the landscapes and anchorages they visited during their multi-month stays across the islands. This departure marks the end of their two-year cruising period in the territory as they prepare to sail to new destinations.

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