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MY TOP 10 OF FRENCH POLYNESIA ; A look Back At My Favorite Anchorages and Experiences in Paradise.
February 20, 2023 · 21 min · 12K views · French Polynesia
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James, sailing his 1965 Albert 30 sloop Triteia, recounts his top 10 experiences and anchorages from a 450-nautical-mile cruise through French Polynesia.0:27 The itinerary includes snorkeling the aquarium at Rangiroa Atoll, where blacktip reef sharks congregate, and navigating the Fajaroa River by dinghy.17:41 Other highlights feature the Manta Ray Cleaning Station at an abandoned pearl farm in Tikihau, the Coral Gardens of Tahaa, and the blue-eyed eels of Huahine.7:17 The list also includes the uninhabited Motu Fama on Rangiroa, the volcanic formations of La Cloche de Hina on Tikehau, and the landscape of Bora Bora.10:28 The crew spent time anchored off Moorea, noting its dramatic topography.13:01 These locations provided diverse opportunities for snorkeling, dinghy exploration, and hiking across lava formations. The voyage concludes with preparations for a passage to American Samoa.20:57
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