Jeanne sails from dramatic Anaho Bay to Taiohae Bay on Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia
June 4, 2023 · 14 min · 528 views · Nuku Hiva
What this video covers
Jeanne Socrates sailed from Anaho Bay to Taiohae Bay on Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia to clear customs.0:41 The transit began at 06:00, initially requiring motoring into wind and waves around the island's northeast corner.1:03 Once clear of the coast, the wind allowed for sailing until conditions became difficult near the southeast corner, where she encountered a submerged rock hazard marked by breaking waves.2:41 Upon arrival at Taiohae Bay, she motored the final approach to avoid missing the gendarmerie’s morning hours.4:45 After failing to clear in on the first day due to a holiday schedule, she successfully completed the process the following morning.7:33 Maintenance tasks included replacing a damaged Genoa furling line lead on a stanchion base and repairing a leaking dinghy by replacing the valves.9:02 A fellow cruiser assisted in mounting the outboard motor using a handy billy and troubleshooting the fuel system.11:07
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