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Sailing to a DREAM WAVE in the South Pacific (With a new Crewmate)!
June 30, 2024 · 22 min · 32K views · Moorea
What this video covers
Elixir, a 1970s Swan 37, cruises between Tahiti and Moorea in French Polynesia, where the crew anchors near a reef pass to surf and free dive.0:12 The vessel navigates the south pass of Tahiti in 10-foot swells before completing the short passage to Moorea.1:02 The crew explores Opunohu Bay, hikes volcanic ridges, and swims with stingrays and blacktip reef sharks on a shallow sandbank.11:38 During the stay, the boat experiences recurring fuel shortages due to heavy use of the dinghy, Pippi, for shore excursions.13:25 The crew later beats five miles upwind in 15 to 20 knots of breeze to reach a birthday gathering on the northern coast of Moorea.9:02 After hosting guests and touring Tahiti by car, the crew prepares for a transition as a long-term crewmate departs the vessel.20:25 The voyage continues with plans to sail toward Asia for future refits.21:05
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