Sailing the Tuamotus | E054
August 8, 2025 · 6 min · 282 views · Archipel des Tuamotu
What this video covers
Nicki and Mike sail Yacht Zen Again from Nuka Hiva to the Tuamotu Islands, covering a 500-mile passage in light winds and flat seas.0:30 They enter the lagoon at Makimo through a narrow reef pass, emphasizing the necessity of timing arrivals with tidal states to ensure safe transit.1:10 Inside the lagoon, they anchor in a sandy patch to avoid snagging coral heads.1:56 After a short stay, they complete an overnight sail to Fakarava, encountering squally, wet, and uncomfortable conditions.3:23 Fakarava offers more services, including a visit to a local pearl farm.3:41 The final 250-nautical-mile leg to Tahiti begins in pleasant weather but concludes with 25-knot winds and heavy rain upon arrival in the Papeete anchorage, requiring the use of storm sails.5:31
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