Jeanne sails solo SW to Tahanea, an atoll in the Tuamotus, from Ua Pou in the Marquesas
July 22, 2023 · 41 min · 558 views · Tahanea
What this video covers
Jeanne Socrates sailed her boat, *Naraida*, solo from Ua Pou in the Marquesas to the Tahanea atoll in the Tuamotus, a passage of approximately 80 miles.20:26 The four-to-five-day transit began in rough, close-hauled conditions with three-meter swells that caused significant rolling and deck wash.1:17 During the passage, the first and third reef lines jammed inside the boom, preventing the mainsail from being fully raised and forcing a reduction in speed.11:09 Additionally, the boat’s instrument repeaters at the chart table failed, and the fresh water pump drained the tanks, requiring the use of emergency bottled water.4:50
Socrates navigated between the atolls of Catiu and Tahanea at night, relying on GPS and charts to avoid the low-lying, unlit reefs.28:05 Upon reaching Tahanea, she dropped the sails one mile offshore and entered the main eastern pass under motor.31:58 The anchorage inside the atoll provided calm, protected water, allowing for repairs and rest.40:55
Properly securing reef lines and verifying the integrity of water systems before offshore passages prevents mid-voyage equipment failures.
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