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Bora Bora , French Polynesia EP73
July 13, 2023 · 16 min · 719 views · Bora Bora
What this video covers
The crew of the sailing yacht Avanti completed a passage from Tahaa to Bora Bora, French Polynesia, navigating a downwind route characterized by swell and sail flapping.1:53 Upon arrival, the crew secured the vessel on a mooring ball, noting the high cost of local provisions, including eggs and beer.2:17 To explore the island, they rented a scooter to circle the perimeter, hiking to a cell phone tower for a vantage point of the lagoon and visiting the public beach.3:15
Fresh water access proved difficult in the Society Islands, and the vessel’s onboard water maker suffered from a contaminated membrane.11:50 To prepare for a 10-day passage to Tonga, the crew utilized a borrowed portable Rainman water maker, which produced 140 liters of fresh water per hour.12:55 Clearing out of French Polynesia required three days of coordination with the local gendarmerie due to a transition from paper-based to online exit procedures.14:30 The process concluded after officials in Tahiti confirmed receipt of the digital documentation.15:32
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