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Sailing to Moorea Was Hard, The Reward Made It Worth It
July 28, 2026 · 20 min · 3K views · French Polynesia
What this video covers
The crew of Big Lost sailed 178 nautical miles from the Tuamotu archipelago to Moorea, French Polynesia, completing the passage in 23 hours.7:54 The transit involved confused seas with swells reaching 8 feet, forcing the crew to maintain a configuration of a jib and two reefs in the main.7:02 Upon arrival, the vessel anchored between Cooks Bay and Opunohu Bay, where limited space resulted in high-density anchoring conditions.9:53 Waste disposal in Moorea required utilizing the local tourism office at a cost of five dollars per bag.11:35 The crew restocked fresh provisions at the Super U grocery store, noting the difficulty of dinghy transport during periods of high wind and rain.12:20 While many cruisers in the area prepared for departures to New Zealand or Fiji for the upcoming cyclone season, the crew of Big Lost utilized a long-stay visa to remain in French Polynesia for the off-season.13:56
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