Sailing SV Delos · video

What this video covers

The crew of the 53-ft ketch SV Delos anchors in Anahoe Bay, French Polynesia, to seek shelter from heavy swell and conduct engine repairs.13:46 While anchored, the crew discovers human skeletal remains partially exposed in the sand during a coastal hike.23:30 Local residents suggest the remains may be of Marquesan origin, and the crew contacts a university in Tahiti to request an archaeological investigation.26:03 During the stay, the crew also troubleshoots an engine overheating issue by cleaning the heat exchanger with Barnacle Buster and testing the thermostat, eventually identifying a potential fault in the anti-siphon loop.18:34 The vessel also undergoes anchor chain maintenance, where the crew cuts off corroded links caused by dissimilar metal contact at the swivel.4:48 After several days of rest and local exploration, the crew departs for a nearby town to attend a local festival, navigating in 20–26 knots of wind.27:31

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