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Luke and Adam are currently in Tahiti preparing their new boat, named Checkers, for sea trials.0:23 The pair encountered several mechanical and maintenance issues while readying the vessel, noting that purchasing a used boat involves inheriting the previous owner's problems.1:31 A documentary covering their previous passage from Tonga to New Zealand will release on March 9 at 1800 GMT.0:30 This documentary serves as the final installment featuring their former boat, Atlas.0:56 Regular weekly content documenting the repair and sailing of Checkers will resume following this release.2:22

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