Breaking Waves · video

What this video covers

After a 21-day, 3,000-mile passage from La Cruz, Mexico, the crew of the sailboat Breaking Waves anchors at Fatu Hiva in the Marquesas Islands.Watch While exploring the island, the crew hikes to a local waterfall and harvests wild coconuts, bananas, and citrus.2:55 Ben remains aboard to perform maintenance, specifically fabricating a replacement aluminum bracket for the dinghy’s outboard motor mount, which cracked during the departure from Mexico.8:34 He also replenishes the boat's water supply using a public tap near the dinghy dock.0:58 Meanwhile, Alie tours the island with other cruisers, visiting a local artist who demonstrates traditional bark-paper making and flower-bouquet arranging.9:17 The visit concludes with a dinner hosted by local residents Poi and Reva, featuring traditional dishes including poisson cru.12:25 The crew departs Fatu Hiva on a 40-mile beam reach to pursue surf breaks on a neighboring island.14:03

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