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A cruising couple departs the Toau atoll in French Polynesia for a short coastal passage to Anse Amyot, navigating the pass at high tide to ensure an incoming current.1:04 They time the transit for 8:30 a.m. to avoid the dangerous standing waves and chop that occur when the tide exits the pass against prevailing easterly winds.1:49 During the 25-nautical-mile trip, they maintain a 5-knot average speed under full genoa and a single-reefed mainsail, deploying a staysail for stability in gusty conditions.7:34 The crew manages seasickness with medication, noting that Stugeron proved ineffective compared to Marzine.12:46 Upon arrival at Anse Amyot, they anchor outside the atoll and explore the local shoreline, including a memorial to sailor Laurent Bourgnon.14:55 The crew supplements their dwindling food stores by spearfishing and preparing traditional Polynesian dishes using fresh coconut grated with a custom-built stainless steel tool.20:23 They emphasize the importance of monitoring tidal currents when transiting reef passes in small vessels or dinghies to avoid hazardous sea states.2:10

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