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Life Lately… A Rescue at Sea and Saying Goodbye 🥺 Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 426
August 25, 2023 · 19 min · 258K views · French Polynesia
What this video covers
The crew of SV Delos completes a 3,000-mile passage to Hiva Oa in the Marquesas Islands, where they anchor in a tight, rolly harbor before clearing customs with local gendarmes.3:44 During the transit, the crew rescues a sea turtle entangled in a large mass of netting and rope; the animal escapes before the final line around its flipper can be removed.2:14 After checking in, the crew relocates to the more secluded Tahuata Island to anchor and provision with local fruit, including coconuts, mangoes, and pomelos.13:22 The vessel’s crew, including guest Connor, performs boat maintenance, including hardwiring a stove and repairing a kettle.7:52 The crew celebrates the 13th anniversary of their channel while preparing for the departure of crew member Connor.10:31
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