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Moorea, we love you, it's going to feel strange diving in the Mediterranean
December 29, 2023 · 37 min · 5K views · Vayare, Moorea
What this video covers
Doudou, the owner of a sailboat currently anchored in Vayare, Moorea, visits a local blacksmith who previously spent 14 years circumnavigating the globe with his family on a 16-meter ferro-cement monohull.5:47 The blacksmith, now based in French Polynesia, crafts custom knives using 100% recycled materials, including salvaged boat parts like stainless steel, copper, and bronze, alongside locally sourced wood.12:40 He explains his transition from sailing to metalwork, noting that he maintains his family and boat by selling these handcrafted items.9:53 During the visit, Doudou receives a third anchor from the blacksmith to meet insurance requirements for the cyclone season.14:19 The remainder of the content follows the crew as they hike through pineapple fields, forage for tropical fruit, and celebrate Christmas by swimming to neighboring boats in the anchorage to exchange holiday greetings.29:02
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