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What this video covers

A crew prepares for an overnight passage from Moorea, French Polynesia, to Huahine by cleaning the hull, replacing a halyard, and provisioning.15:47 To replace the halyard, the crew marries the old line to the new one with thread and pulls it through the mast sheaves.15:41 The host uses an Instant Pot for the first time to prepare meals for the transit.15:14 After checking the Windy app, the crew decides to depart despite a forecast of light winds, committing to sail rather than motor.20:08 The passage features calm seas and a full moon, providing a smooth introduction to night sailing for the guests.25:56 The vessel maintains a speed of 4.4 knots in 10 knots of wind.24:28 Upon arrival, the crew confirms the successful completion of their first overnight passage.29:16

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