Sailing Big Lost · video

What this video covers

Big Lost departs Cook’s Bay, Moorea, after waiting out 30-knot winds that left fishing line tangled in the anchor chain.3:49 The crew transits to the airport anchorage in Tahiti, requiring permission from port control to cross the end of the runway.8:13 The primary objective involves troubleshooting three faulty Balmar alternators that have caused persistent electrical issues since the boat was in Fakarava.6:37 The crew transports the units to a local repair shop, De Solek, in Papeete.9:33 Although the shop does not typically service Balmar equipment, the technicians agree to test the units after the crew provides spare rectifiers and parts.10:46 While awaiting results, the crew snorkels at Le Aquarium, a site featuring a sunken Cessna and two shipwrecks, and meets up with the crew of the vessel Palaran.14:10

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