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15 | Cruising Bora Bora and Taha'a in the Society Islands
October 27, 2023 · 22 min · 518K views · Taha'a
What this video covers
Jonathan and Whitney navigate from Huahine to Taha'a and Bora Bora in the Society Islands, transiting narrow reef passes marked by breaking rollers.1:25 Upon arrival in Bora Bora, they secure a mooring, as anchoring is prohibited in most areas.7:17 The crew attempts to climb a mountain on Bora Bora, noting treacherous, muddy conditions and the presence of an invasive vine species smothering local palm trees.12:24 They also demonstrate a method for transferring French butane into an American propane tank using a homemade hose, though the process proceeds slowly.2:56 As their visa expiration approaches, they sail to Raiatea to check out of French Polynesia.15:44 A five-meter swell from southern storms forces the port to close, compelling them to return to Taha'a to wait for a weather window.19:59 They prepare for an 1800-mile passage across the Pacific, monitoring weather models for the upcoming voyage through the region known as the Dangerous Middle.22:31
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